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AF04 UGY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

84,249 mi
Last recorded84,249 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UGY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,249 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,939 miles

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,939 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,595 miles

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

SRS (airbag) warning lamp indicates a fault with system

Fail 3 Feb 2012 77,595 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

SRS (airbag) warning lamp indicates a fault with system

Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,488 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 75,486 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,235 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 66,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,114 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 58,034 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,918 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 46,918 miles

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,666 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 UGY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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