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DK54 JOU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,643 mi
Last recorded60,643 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,643 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s n/s front Avon tyres perished

Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,643 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s n/s front Avon tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,773 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 59,773 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,941 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,941 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 50,488 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 44,364 miles

Both front discs part worn, have lip on edges.

Oil leak.

Rear exhaust clamp rusty.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,450 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 38,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 28,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,680 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,360 miles

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

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 JOU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK54 JOU registered?

DK54 JOU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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