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AV04 CFN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,970 mi
Last recorded82,970 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 CFN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,970 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,300 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,712 miles

both rear perished on tread

extensive corrosion over chassis and suspension components

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

offside rear light unit showingsigns of water ingress

rear exhaust clamp is excessively corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,066 miles

sub frames showing signs of surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 57,066 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r brake caliper possibly has a siezed slide.

sub frames showing signs of surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,838 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,095 miles

undershields fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2010 44,094 miles

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

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

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

undershields fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,088 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 27 Feb 2010 40,088 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)

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,830 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 35,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,953 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 26 Mar 2007 26,789 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
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AV04 CFN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV04 CFN, 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 AV04 CFN registered?

AV04 CFN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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