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DU54 ZLV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,011 mi
Last recorded89,011 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,011 miles

chips in screen

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on underside

damage to front bumper

eml light on

headlamps fading

imbalance on front brakes

wear on discs and pads

Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,983 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamps fading

imbalance on front brakes

wear on discs and pads

chips in screen

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on underside

damage to front bumper

eml light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,968 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 77,955 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2014 77,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,023 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,188 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r inner brake disc corroded [only working on 20% of disc surface]

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,052 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 62,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 53,976 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 53,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 53,957 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZLV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZLV, 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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DU54 ZLV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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