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DL04 JBE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,521 mi
Last recorded47,521 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 JBE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,137 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 42,442 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,230 miles

Front tyre aspect ratio different to rears

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamp broken but not leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2013 37,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyre aspect ratio different to rears

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamp broken but not leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,463 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Aug 2011 28,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,052 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,135 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,468 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall no cords showing

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 12,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall no cords showing

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DL04 JBE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL04 JBE, 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 DL04 JBE registered?

DL04 JBE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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