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AE54 SZG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,881 mi
Last recorded42,881 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 SZG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 42,881 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 42,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

rear brake discs poor condition

rear silencer clamp severly deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2011 40,468 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 40,468 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,104 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 36,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,416 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
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AE54 SZG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE54 SZG, 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 AE54 SZG registered?

AE54 SZG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AE54 SZG safe to buy?

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