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DV54 GUG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,801 mi
Last recorded80,801 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 GUG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,801 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,145 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 77,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,368 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,295 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 58,635 miles

Oil leak

Airbag warning lamp on

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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DV54 GUG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV54 GUG, 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 DV54 GUG registered?

DV54 GUG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for DV54 GUG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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