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VN54 VJA

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Diesel 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,699 mi
Last recorded71,699 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 VJA
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,699 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 64,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 64,425 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 61,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 110,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,732 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 47,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,403 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2011 38,769 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,606 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 31,221 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,765 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,320 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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VN54 VJA is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 2,616cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN54 VJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN54 VJA is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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