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DC04 UJX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,100 mi
Last recorded55,100 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UJX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,100 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 55,100 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 55,000 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

225 45 18 95 w xl

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the osf the wear sensor is touching the disk making a metalic sound (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres dot codes 2010

all four tyres have damage to the outer side walls

the eml light is displayed

the osr anti roll bar link has play in the ball joint

the rear brake disks are slightly pited

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R shockaborber leaking oil

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2014 50,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R shockaborber leaking oil

Rear brake discs are corroded and worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 21 Jan 2013 38,927 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general condition of suspension components (rusty).

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,153 miles

general condition of suspension components (rusty).

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,799 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,926 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 UJX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UJX, 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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DC04 UJX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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