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DH04 BLN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,321 mi
Last recorded55,321 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BLN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,321 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,775 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,561 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,625 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 29,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,513 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 25,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 22,021 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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DH04 BLN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DH04 BLN, 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 DH04 BLN registered?

DH04 BLN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for DH04 BLN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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