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DC04 SMC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

29,805 mi
Last recorded29,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 SMC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 29,805 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 29,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 27,505 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 25,525 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 25,024 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 25,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 24,518 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 24,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 24,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,992 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,837 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 18,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,090 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 9,259 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 9,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
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DC04 SMC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DC04 SMC, 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 SMC registered?

DC04 SMC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is DC04 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 SMC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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