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DE54 GYR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,071 mi
Last recorded88,071 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GYR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,071 miles

all brake discs corroded

traction control light on

whole underside of car is corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 88,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all brake discs corroded

traction control light on

whole underside of car is corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,402 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 86,402 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 86,387 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed fr & rr (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed fr & rr (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 84,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 81,958 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 27 May 2013 73,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated preventing a full inspection

front brakes only just met imbalance requirements

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,484 miles

Engine management lamp shows fault in system !

Exhaust heatsheild around CAT loose and rattling !

Exhaust rear clamp to tailbox corroded thru !

Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Engine management lamp shows fault in system !

Exhaust heatsheild around CAT loose and rattling !

Exhaust rear clamp to tailbox corroded thru !

Recommend front alignment be set and adjusted !

Pass 30 May 2011 60,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 54,940 miles

brake fluid level slightly over maximum

Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,440 miles

CONDENSATION IN O/S/R TAIL LAMP

CORROSION SHOWING ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

O/S/R BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 2MM

Fail 15 Dec 2009 52,440 miles

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

CONDENSATION IN O/S/R TAIL LAMP

CORROSION SHOWING ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

O/S/R BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 2MM

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,869 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 11 May 2008 38,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,757 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 34,757 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,533 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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DE54 GYR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DE54 GYR, 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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DE54 GYR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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