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DS04 HGG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,384 mi
Last recorded60,384 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HGG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,384 miles

condensation in o/s/r light lens

exhaust condition

front no.plate security

n/s outer sill damage

n/s/r tyre wear

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

underbody corrosion

wheel arch corrosion

Fail 27 May 2016 60,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condensation in o/s/r light lens

exhaust condition

front no.plate security

n/s outer sill damage

n/s/r tyre wear

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

underbody corrosion

wheel arch corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2015 57,896 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 57,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,314 miles

offside front tyre has shallow perishing splits to sidewall and treads

outer sill sections corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,498 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall has slight perishing splits

rear outer sill sections slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre outer sidewall has slight perishing splits

rear outer sill sections slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,733 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 54,733 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,209 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,208 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,162 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,408 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 46,408 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,455 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,213 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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DS04 HGG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS04 HGG, 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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DS04 HGG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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