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AD04 CWL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,240 mi
Last recorded115,240 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 CWL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,240 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 113,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

centre/rear exhaust clap insecure but exhaust sealed

offside rear shock absorber has slight negliagable damping affect

Fail 15 Nov 2013 113,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

centre/rear exhaust clap insecure but exhaust sealed

offside rear shock absorber has slight negliagable damping affect

Pass 5 Jul 2010 98,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

center to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,440 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 83,440 miles

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

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,685 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 51,684 miles

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)

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
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AD04 CWL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD04 CWL, 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 AD04 CWL registered?

AD04 CWL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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