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AJ04 HCN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,580 mi
Last recorded107,580 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HCN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 107,580 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge wearing, perished and inner sidewall badly splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various slight corrosion to sills and rear sub-fame

Fail 8 Oct 2019 107,580 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking flexi banjo bolt (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front tyre perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, inner edge wearing, perished and inner sidewall badly splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various slight corrosion to sills and rear sub-frame

Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing, 3mm

Offside Front tyre perishing

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 23 Oct 2018 106,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing, 3mm

Offside Front tyre perishing

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 104,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 103,303 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 103,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,339 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,243 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 102,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,198 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,814 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 94,797 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 94,797 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 88,370 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 75,502 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 75,502 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,439 miles

Hole in RHF side repeater. Light output not affected.

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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AJ04 HCN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ04 HCN, 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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AJ04 HCN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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