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DF04 EWV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,420 mi
Last recorded63,420 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 EWV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,420 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 63,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,877 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 45,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,086 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 42,086 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,703 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 29,703 miles

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

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

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 EWV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF04 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

DF04 EWV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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