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AE54 VWT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,767 mi
Last recorded72,767 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VWT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,767 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,530 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,777 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,019 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 68,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 68,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

major engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 62,650 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 54,585 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 54,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,727 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travell

Fail 24 Nov 2010 47,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travell

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,717 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 37,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,092 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 27,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,827 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 14,827 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VWT 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 58.8%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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