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AF04 UHB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,582 mi
Last recorded100,582 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UHB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,582 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,397 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,397 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,735 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 92,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,353 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 88,353 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 82,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,137 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 71,802 miles

front tyres wearing on edges/perishing

rear brake pads seem low

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,256 miles

rear exhaust joint & clamp badly corroded

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 UHB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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