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DF04 VNL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,891 mi
Last recorded46,891 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion throughout under body/components

Pass 4 Jul 2023 46,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake bind

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 42,179 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose due to touching on floor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,869 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,572 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 39,572 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,007 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,702 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,922 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 33,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 31,707 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 31,707 miles

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 12 Jul 2011 29,135 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 29,135 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,517 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 20,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 16,755 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
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DF04 VNL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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