Mazda RX-8 MOT Results
Registered in 200464.8% 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.
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15% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(91% worse than other 2004 cars)
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14% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(97% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.48% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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0.12% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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14% fail on
Spark ignition
(130% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.72% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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14% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(97% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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4.2% fail on
Springs
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4.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.2% fail on Coil spring
- 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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4.2% fail on
Coil springs
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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
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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
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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
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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
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0.12% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
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10% fail on
Brakes
(27% better than other 2004 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Brake performance
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4.9% fail on
Service brake performance
(65% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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4.9% fail on
Rbt
(69% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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0.84% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.84% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
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0.84% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.24% fail on
Parking brake performance
(86% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Rbt
(85% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Rbt
(85% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Service brake performance
(65% worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.5% fail on Brake pads
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0.84% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.84% fail on Brake discs
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2.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (63% better than other 2004 cars)
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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
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0.24% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.24% fail on Lever
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0.12% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.12% fail on Pedal
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0.12% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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6.2% fail on
Brake performance
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9.8% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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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)
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0.72% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.48% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.12% fail on Horn
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0.60% fail on
Direction indicators
(77% better than other 2004 cars)
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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
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0.60% fail on
Flashing type
(77% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.48% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.48% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.24% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.24% fail on Position lamp
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
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3.3% fail on
Headlamps
(38% better than other 2004 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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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)
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1.1% fail on
Chassis
- 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
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0.24% fail on
Body
- 0.24% fail on Other body component
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0.24% fail on
Cabs
- 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Doors
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0.12% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.12% fail on Door condition
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0.12% fail on
Front passenger's door
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2.5% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(200% worse than other 2004 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(61% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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0.12% fail on
Airbags
- 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
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3.6% fail on
Seat belts
(120% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.12% fail on Windscreen
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1.8% fail on
Steering
(61% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Power steering
- 0.60% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.36% fail on Operation (19 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack
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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
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0.12% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.12% fail on Universal joint
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0.12% fail on
Steering play
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack
- 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.60% fail on
Power steering
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1.3% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.3% fail on Registration plates
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0.48% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.48% fail on Attachment