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X8 AAH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,005 mi
Last recorded75,005 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 AAH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 71,596 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of surface corrosion on underside of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 67,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 67,848 miles

Central Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside//metal sections (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

various eras of body and components on underside have surface rust

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,904 miles

rear brake pipes coated in grease

rubber outer sill protectors fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes coated in grease

rubber outer sill protectors fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2010 37,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 37,160 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,757 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,438 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 35,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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X8 AAH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 50,944 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 RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X8 AAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X8 AAH registered?

X8 AAH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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