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AP04 WHF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

56,598 mi
Last recorded56,598 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WHF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2017 56,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 56,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing cracking

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe broken

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perishing

both front tyres perishing/cracking

vehicle has corrosion through out chassis and suspension

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,817 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 53,795 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout, Chassis and Suspension.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 53,783 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear discs corroded

power steering pipes ends corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,515 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 53,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,809 miles

rear chassis and rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms heavily corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2011 48,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis and rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe and suspension arms heavily corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,917 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated (rear clamp)

front brake pads appear worn

o/s sill / sill lip corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 42,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated (rear clamp)

front brake pads appear worn

o/s sill / sill lip corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,456 miles

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,178 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 29,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,464 miles

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

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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AP04 WHF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 AP04 WHF, 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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AP04 WHF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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