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DF04 VZR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,514 mi
Last recorded80,514 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VZR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 80,514 miles

o/s/r upper suspension cup/ bolts corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 80,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r upper suspension cup/ bolts corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,076 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2016 68,222 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,073 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 59,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,254 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,617 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 53,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,892 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 48,892 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,193 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,818 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 VZR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VZR, 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 VZR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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