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A18 RYG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,641 mi
Last recorded98,641 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RYG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 98,641 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,623 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

sill covers fitted

sill sections corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,509 miles

slight corrosion both outer sills

Fail 11 Jul 2017 90,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front side repeter cover broken

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,915 miles

FRONT BRAKES WORN

Fail 11 May 2016 86,876 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 86,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 81,627 miles

front tyres perished / worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2015 81,623 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres perished / worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,586 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 77,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,902 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,051 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,242 miles

front and rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

slight surface corrosion on brake discs.

Fail 17 May 2010 59,561 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

slight surface corrosion on brake discs.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,920 miles

Front and rear brake pads becoming low on wear

O/s and N/s rear brakes binding slightly

O/s front tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,267 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,482 miles

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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A18 RYG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A18 RYG, 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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A18 RYG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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