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DL04 SDU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,769 mi
Last recorded84,769 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,769 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 87,469 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 82,948 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine management light on the

front brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Feb 2011 78,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine management light on the

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2010 69,707 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,636 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 64,636 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 56,798 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,798 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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DL04 SDU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DL04 SDU, 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 SDU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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