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AV54 ABK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,212 mi
Last recorded89,212 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 ABK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 89,212 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL BUT NOT WITHIN 30C.M. OF LOAD BEARING MEMBERS (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL BUT NOT NOT WITHIN 30 C.M. OF LOAD BEARING MEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,304 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 88,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,780 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 86,780 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear sill corroded not excessive

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,365 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,365 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,454 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,364 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 55,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 27 Aug 2009 48,606 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,976 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,896 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AV54 ABK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV54 ABK, 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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AV54 ABK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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