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AF04 CWX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,530 mi
Last recorded104,530 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 CWX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,530 miles

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

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

Oil leak

aftermarket wheels/suspension/bonnet/boot

all tyres wearing inner edge

braided brake hoses fitted

front brake pads slightly worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 97,432 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS RUSTY

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 16 Oct 2012 97,478 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS RUSTY

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,579 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 90,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

oil leak

rubber mount missing from middle section of exhaust

Fail 8 Sep 2010 83,293 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,388 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,321 miles

check engine light on

Pass 10 Jul 2007 64,040 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
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AF04 CWX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CWX, 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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AF04 CWX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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