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DN04 WYW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,774 mi
Last recorded71,774 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,774 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,577 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 67,511 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 60,985 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,985 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,996 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 51,985 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)

offside repitor slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2008 32,954 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2008 32,953 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,818 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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DN04 WYW 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 DN04 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

DN04 WYW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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