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DF04 VNY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,562 mi
Last recorded83,562 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VNY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,562 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 83,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,187 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 79,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 60,405 miles

rear brake disc worn/corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,829 miles

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

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2011 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,377 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,589 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 30,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,502 miles

some damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 9,765 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 VNY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

DF04 VNY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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