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DE04 DFG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,830 mi
Last recorded71,830 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DFG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 71,830 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured close too clutch fork (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,420 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 69,414 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2011 65,743 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 62,272 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 62,272 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 57,251 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,275 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
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DE04 DFG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE04 DFG, 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 DE04 DFG registered?

DE04 DFG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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