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DF04 XTL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,799 mi
Last recorded67,799 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XTL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,799 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,782 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sil holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box tailpipe leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sil holed plus small hole at front of sil(outer) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 63,103 miles

Eml illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,956 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 23 Jun 2014 54,421 miles

rear lamps have water inside them..but lights working ok

Fail 23 Jun 2014 54,421 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear lamps have water inside them..but lights working ok

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,584 miles

Both front tyres getting low down to 3-3.5mm

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,948 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,675 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 35,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,013 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 31,013 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,282 miles

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

o-s-f tyre becomeing worn inner edge

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 XTL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

DF04 XTL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is DF04 XTL safe to buy?

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