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DU53 WVG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,932 mi
Last recorded77,932 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WVG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tail pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tail pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 74,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,068 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 14 Dec 2016 69,068 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

park brake lever travel advised

rear discs brake and pads advised

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,823 miles

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

both front tyre condition

Fail 8 Jan 2016 64,823 miles

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

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

both front tyre condition

Pass 18 Dec 2014 61,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,736 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 58,729 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,236 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,324 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,290 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 37,098 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 37,097 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,417 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,999 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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DU53 WVG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DU53 WVG, 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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DU53 WVG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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