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DL04 UKU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,289 mi
Last recorded66,289 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,289 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front discs worn and slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2011 66,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,823 miles

both rear of longditunals rusting

rear brakes binding very slightly

very slight rusting both front outer sills

Fail 12 Aug 2010 60,823 miles

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

both rear of longditunals rusting

rear brakes binding very slightly

very slight rusting both front outer sills

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,708 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 59,955 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 59,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2009 50,712 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 50,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 27 Feb 2008 44,006 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,465 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 UKU 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 66.7%.

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 UKU, 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 UKU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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