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DA04 SKD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 SKD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 87,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 83,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 83,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside outer sill damaged and corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 70,266 miles

osr tyre has cut in the sidewall below requirements for failure

Pass 21 Jun 2014 63,480 miles

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

front discs corroded inner face

Fail 21 Jun 2014 63,480 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs corroded inner face

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,241 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 55,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,308 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 43,308 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 28,773 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,555 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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DA04 SKD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA04 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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