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DG54 HXU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,377 mi
Last recorded71,377 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HXU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,440 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 59,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,697 miles

o/s tail pipe deteriorated !

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,929 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,405 miles

rear b rake pads worn slightly

Fail 7 Aug 2013 43,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear b rake pads worn slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,023 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,713 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DG54 HXU 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 84.6%.

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 DG54 HXU, 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 DG54 HXU registered?

DG54 HXU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is DG54 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 HXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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