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DU54 MVL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,284 mi
Last recorded65,284 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 MVL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,954 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 48,892 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,523 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,081 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some binding at both rear brakes

Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,931 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 40,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,165 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 39,165 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,365 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 30,841 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 29,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,021 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 21,021 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU54 MVL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU54 MVL, 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 DU54 MVL registered?

DU54 MVL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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