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AF54 OTT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,066 mi
Last recorded81,066 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 OTT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted engine covers under trays fitted oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,766 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear outer sill corroded and weak

Fail 9 Nov 2013 66,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 66,739 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,545 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 54,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,719 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,661 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

car pulls slightly to the left when braking hard.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF54 OTT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF54 OTT, 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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What year was AF54 OTT registered?

AF54 OTT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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