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AF04 BEN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,022 mi
Last recorded80,022 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BEN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 80,022 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 80,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2015 77,134 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,226 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 73,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,436 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2012 59,622 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,382 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 46,382 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 42,669 miles

front pads appear low!..............

Fail 20 May 2009 42,669 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 38,718 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,368 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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AF04 BEN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 AF04 BEN, 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 AF04 BEN registered?

AF04 BEN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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