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AF04 HDY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,921 mi
Last recorded107,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2018 107,921 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front anti roll bar linkages creaking

Pass 10 Jun 2017 93,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,178 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,688 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,178 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,052 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,843 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,808 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 27,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 HDY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF04 HDY, 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 HDY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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