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DK54 JMV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,789 mi
Last recorded97,789 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 JMV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 97,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 97,762 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,307 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,649 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre is cracked and perished

Fail 27 Aug 2013 88,649 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,635 miles

AIR BAG LAMP ON

Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,635 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

AIR BAG LAMP ON

Pass 12 Sep 2010 66,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner face corroded/pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,317 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 50,317 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 48,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 39,672 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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DK54 JMV 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 69.2%.

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 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 DK54 JMV, 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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DK54 JMV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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