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DU54 RUJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,879 mi
Last recorded82,879 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 RUJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,879 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,811 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 63,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,745 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 50,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,529 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 28,727 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,182 miles

fRONT WHEELS YOUR VEHICLE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 23,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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
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DU54 RUJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU54 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

DU54 RUJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is DU54 RUJ safe to buy?

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