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DV04 XLU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,149 mi
Last recorded67,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 XLU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 67,149 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering heavy

under side suface rust inner and outer sills

Fail 8 Nov 2014 67,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

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

slight damage to both side reprators

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,508 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension components slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 58,445 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 58,292 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Unable to check both rear wheel bearings due to both rear brakes binding.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,826 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,350 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 41,318 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight/minor edge wear,ok at test.Advise tracking is needed.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,306 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,568 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 29,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,084 miles

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)

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 XLU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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