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Mazda RX-8 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
64.8% pass rate
from 838 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda RX-8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Catalytic converter (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.24% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.84% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.72% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 14% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Springs
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.84% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.84% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.72% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 10% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.84% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
    • 0.60% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Cabs
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (47% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.95% fail on Washers (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Power steering
      • 0.60% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Operation (19 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.12% fail on Steering column
    • 0.12% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.12% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment

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