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AX04 SLZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,328 mi
Last recorded61,328 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 SLZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 61,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust heat shields corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Recommend removal of side sill plastic trims to assess further corrosion

Surface corrosion throughout underbody of vehicle and Suspension components

Fail 9 May 2018 61,315 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to inner arch and Sill ? Recommend removal of plastic trim to assess further corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust heat shields corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Recommend removal of side sill plastic trims to assess further corrosion

Surface corrosion throughout underbody of vehicle and Suspension components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Dec 2016 60,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.142 (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,121 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 53,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,949 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,105 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 35,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 30,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AX04 SLZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX04 SLZ, 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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AX04 SLZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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