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DV04 XLH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,608 mi
Last recorded79,608 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 XLH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 79,608 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint securing nut loose (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 76,065 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear anti roll bar link securing nut loose

Pass 20 Dec 2014 71,272 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 65,876 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 55,119 miles

front brake pads poss low

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,757 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 41,111 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,401 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,932 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,217 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,672 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
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DV04 XLH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV04 XLH, 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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DV04 XLH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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