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DA04 NBL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,058 mi
Last recorded119,058 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 NBL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 119,058 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2016 119,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,714 miles

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

front position lights dim

rear brakes dragging

washers poorly aimed

Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front position lights dim

rear brakes dragging

washers poorly aimed

Fail 9 Dec 2015 109,714 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

front position lights dim

rear brakes dragging

washers poorly aimed

Pass 6 Nov 2014 97,257 miles

Advise may have ABS fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 75,465 miles

All rear metal suspension componants surface corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear inner sill areas surface corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,465 miles

All rear metal suspension componants surface corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear inner sill areas surface corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 70,964 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Exhaust rear box clamp corroded and broken.

Slight exhaust blow from the rear box.

Fail 16 May 2013 70,964 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Exhaust rear box clamp corroded and broken.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight exhaust blow from the rear box.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,855 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 67,854 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

recomend replacement of all advised tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,545 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

lack of air in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,720 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2008 40,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2007 33,999 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread depth

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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DA04 NBL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DA04 NBL, 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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DA04 NBL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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