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DN04 USS

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,961 mi
Last recorded94,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 94,961 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 94,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,320 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 94,317 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 94,311 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,568 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 93,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 84,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 84,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 73,537 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 73,537 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 62,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,966 miles

front brake pads worn low

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 USS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 USS, 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 USS registered?

DN04 USS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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