MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
slight corrosion both outer sills
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)
FRONT BRAKES WORN
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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)
front tyres perished / worn on inner edges
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front and rear discs pitted and corroded
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.
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.
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A18 RYG registered?
A18 RYG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 June 2004.
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