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DG54 KRE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,552 mi
Last recorded104,552 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 KRE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 104,552 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2023 104,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

steering uj slight play

Fail 19 Jan 2022 100,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,546 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield rusty and loose

rusty rear sills and crushed

Pass 1 Dec 2018 75,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 69,065 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,105 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 56,463 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 48,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,347 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 35,915 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 35,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 30,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 30,317 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 26,780 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 May 2008 23,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 KRE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KRE, 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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DG54 KRE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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