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DE54 PRZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,350 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 91,350 miles

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 17 Nov 2014 90,436 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 90,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,307 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,338 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2011 71,960 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 71,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,271 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 62,271 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

codensation inside offside tail lamp .

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,590 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 38,342 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 26 Nov 2007 27,611 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 PRZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PRZ, 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 DE54 PRZ registered?

DE54 PRZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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