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AE54 VCC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,982 mi
Last recorded99,982 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VCC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,982 miles

Engine management light displayed

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear condensation inside lamp cluster

Rear Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,821 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,074 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2015 92,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,879 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 88,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,512 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 81,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,703 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 73,657 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,380 miles

n/s wiper blade just servicable

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,985 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 64,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,821 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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AE54 VCC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE54 VCC, 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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AE54 VCC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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