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DX54 XOD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,581 mi
Last recorded84,581 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 84,581 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inside edges

signs on both front inner arch liners of tyres previously rubbing

sill covers fitted obscuring testers view

slight damage to front to rear fuel line

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2018 84,581 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres worn low on inside edges

signs on both front inner arch liners of tyres previously rubbing

sill covers fitted obscuring testers view

slight damage to front to rear fuel line

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,231 miles

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

Vehicle lowered

oil leak

under side corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 78,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under side corroded

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

Vehicle lowered

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,486 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 68,486 miles

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,081 miles

Front brake pads worn to limit

O/S/R brake performance slightly poor

Rear brake pads worn to limit

Slight oil leak from engine

Suspension lower than standard

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,635 miles

All tyres starting to get low & worn on edges

Engine warning light on

Front & rear brake pads starting to get low

Rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Screen wipers slightly poor

Suspension lower than standard

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,649 miles

Engine warning light on

Suspension lower than standard

Pass 29 Dec 2011 31,566 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both front tyres perrished

osr tyre perrished

slight movement in rear anti roll bar

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,787 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 24,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 17,196 miles

front tyres on 2mm

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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DX54 XOD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX54 XOD, 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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DX54 XOD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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