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DV04 XLM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,951 mi
Last recorded37,951 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 XLM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 37,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,217 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 33,217 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,331 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,063 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 Apr 2010 21,001 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 Apr 2009 17,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,320 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 14,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,461 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 XLM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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