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DL04 RYA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,968 mi
Last recorded85,968 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 RYA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 85,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 78,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,750 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 66,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner faces

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,766 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,089 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 41,738 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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DL04 RYA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DL04 RYA, 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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DL04 RYA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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