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DV54 HSU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,902 mi
Last recorded48,902 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 HSU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,902 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,317 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 46,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,124 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,105 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,699 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,117 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,958 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,362 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,848 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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DV54 HSU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DV54 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

DV54 HSU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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