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DM04 DEB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,541 mi
Last recorded82,541 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM04 DEB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,541 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,339 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,556 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,128 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,983 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 65,983 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,169 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,051 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,287 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 52,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,881 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 32,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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DM04 DEB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DM04 DEB, 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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What year was DM04 DEB registered?

DM04 DEB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is DM04 DEB safe to buy?

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