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AV04 FLX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,071 mi
Last recorded42,071 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,071 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 46,108 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 38,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside rear outer sill repaired but covered in other material/ sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of welding repairs carried out.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner and outer sills (covers fitted not allowing full inspection) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front Tyre inner sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 38,104 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED (GONE THROUGH) (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner and outer sills (covers fitted not allowing full inspection) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front Tyre inner sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 36,384 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 35,933 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 35,864 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,307 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 34,222 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 34,222 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 33,523 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 33,015 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,931 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 31,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 29,587 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 29,587 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,347 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,198 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs rusty/worn

rear exhaust clamp rusty

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,579 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2009 14,603 miles

front and rear discs surface rusty

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2009 14,603 miles

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

front and rear discs surface rusty

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,928 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 FLX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV04 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

AV04 FLX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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