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DV04 UTS

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,070 mi
Last recorded66,070 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 UTS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,070 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly cracking inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly cracking inside rear (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside fronts split (4.1.D.1e)

brake pedal anti slip rubber pad slightly worn smooth

clutch pedal anti slip rubber pad slightly worn smooth

nearside and offside front tyres cracked and perished

nearside front and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2017 66,070 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance rear lamp unit has water ingress (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance rear lamp unit has water ingress (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly cracking inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly cracking inside rear (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside fronts split (4.1.D.1e)

both headlamp unit lens slightly glazed

brake pedal anti slip rubber pad slightly worn smooth

clutch pedal anti slip rubber pad slightly worn smooth

nearside and offside front tyres cracked and perished

nearside front and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

headlamp lenses slightly discoloured

Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

headlamp lenses slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Aug 2015 116,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,348 miles

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 54,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,853 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,160 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,179 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,659 miles

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade end split

Fail 11 Aug 2010 40,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade end split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,604 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,093 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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DV04 UTS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV04 UTS, 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 DV04 UTS registered?

DV04 UTS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 April 2004.

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