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DF04 ATY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,870 mi
Last recorded75,870 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 ATY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 75,870 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 72,520 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 72,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,185 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 70,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 67,072 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 61,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Malfunction of the Headlight Auto-leveling system

Pass 3 May 2011 61,391 miles

Malfunction of the Headlight Auto-leveling system

Pass 6 May 2010 57,707 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 50,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 40,455 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 28,464 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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DF04 ATY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF04 ATY, 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 DF04 ATY registered?

DF04 ATY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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