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DN04 LWF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,435 mi
Last recorded36,435 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 LWF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,435 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in front tyre

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

front and rear suspension surface rust

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhaust rusty

surface rust on under body

Fail 9 Oct 2013 34,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heat shield on cat loose

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield on cat loose

Fail 13 Jun 2012 32,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,247 miles

all brake pads on limit

Pass 26 May 2010 28,518 miles

front brake pads showing wear

slight surface corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 26 May 2010 28,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

front brake pads showing wear

slight surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,651 miles

heavy oil leak nsf engine area requires attension

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2009 25,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

heavy oil leak nsf engine area requires attension

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2008 22,375 miles

advise nsf tyre inner tread wear

advise osf tyre inner tread wear

Pass 9 May 2007 19,617 miles

both front tyres showing inner wear !

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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DN04 LWF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 DN04 LWF, 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 DN04 LWF registered?

DN04 LWF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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