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DX54 ZDR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,827 mi
Last recorded87,827 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 87,827 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,197 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 78,015 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,955 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 70,955 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded.both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,159 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 60,046 miles

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

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,803 miles

front + rear brake discs severe corroision

Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,803 miles

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

front + rear brake discs severe corroision

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,837 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,837 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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,438 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight play in o/s/rear anti-roll bar link

slight side movment on hand brake lever

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating

Fail 24 Nov 2007 19,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,946 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)

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 ZDR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DX54 ZDR, 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 DX54 ZDR registered?

DX54 ZDR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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