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DC04 RXV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,381 mi
Last recorded44,381 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 RXV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,381 miles

Condensation within offside rear lamp unit

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,381 miles

Condensation within offside rear lamp unit

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,974 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 29,410 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,410 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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DC04 RXV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DC04 RXV, 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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What year was DC04 RXV registered?

DC04 RXV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is DC04 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 RXV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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