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DU04 KPL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,912 mi
Last recorded112,912 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 KPL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 112,912 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,015 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,325 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side front tyre outter side wall has a tear

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,431 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 78,405 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)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side front tyre worn

when testing emissions revs held between 2,500 & 3,000 engine speed drops to 1,500 and hydrocarbons increase possible fault with throttle body ?

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,424 miles

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

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

cut in n/side rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,802 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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DU04 KPL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DU04 KPL, 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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DU04 KPL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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