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AF04 UHC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,288 mi
Last recorded59,288 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,288 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 59,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,287 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 59,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Hub both silghtly sides Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear N/S Arms silghtly corroded

Rear O/S Arms silghtly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 59,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Hub both silghtly sides Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear N/S Arms silghtly corroded

Rear O/S Arms silghtly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,494 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight cracks

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre slight cracks

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,734 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2010 51,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,001 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 46,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front no plate damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,950 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,015 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 UHC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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