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AE54 XCW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,922 mi
Last recorded83,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XCW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 817,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 78,096 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,314 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 65,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,138 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,757 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XCW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE54 XCW registered?

AE54 XCW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is AE54 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 XCW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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