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DV54 NGU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,983 mi
Last recorded71,983 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 NGU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,983 miles

both front outer tyre walls cracking

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes at rear flexibles

Fail 7 Apr 2014 71,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 70,043 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread and inner sidewalls

front number plate slightly loose

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear section

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted/corroded on faces

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking on tread and inner sidewalls

front number plate slightly loose

handbrake travel slightly high

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear section

oil leak

rear brake discs pitted/corroded on faces

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 65,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,122 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 17 Mar 2011 62,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,418 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,710 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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 NGU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

DV54 NGU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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