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AJ04 HCP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,586 mi
Last recorded53,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HCP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 53,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 53,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,835 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 52,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,807 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 47,805 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,765 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 42,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

Pass 13 May 2013 34,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 31,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 29,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 26,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly split

nearside front tyre slightly outer shape

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 15 May 2009 24,013 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

both front wiperblades have smaal splits

front pads getting low

rear tyres getting low and small cuts in n/s/r tread

Pass 15 May 2008 20,841 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2007 16,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 HCP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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