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DF04 VCX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,779 mi
Last recorded74,779 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VCX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 73,653 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 69,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,622 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 66,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear discs badly corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,351 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,602 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 51,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 46,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,139 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 41,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,995 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,057 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 24,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,506 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 16,505 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)

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 VCX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VCX, 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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DF04 VCX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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