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AC04 FWN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,674 mi
Last recorded87,674 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FWN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,674 miles

Engine cover and sill trim fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 81,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,777 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,975 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2016 70,975 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil leak from n/s engine

rear exhaust clamp rotten

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,909 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)

front tyres both wearing low (3mm)

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front tyres both wearing low (3mm)

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,110 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,513 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,631 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 27 Jul 2009 28,761 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,153 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,278 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)

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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AC04 FWN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AC04 FWN, 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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AC04 FWN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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