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AE54 VDT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,765 mi
Last recorded48,765 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VDT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 48,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,081 miles

Front both front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,865 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 45,865 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,143 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,465 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 34,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 29,471 miles

damage to nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 4 May 2011 29,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 4 May 2010 24,731 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 24,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,689 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,827 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 VDT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

AE54 VDT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AE54 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 VDT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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