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DY04 XOZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,125 mi
Last recorded51,125 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XOZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 51,125 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 50,222 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,120 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 49,120 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 49,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 46,282 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,692 miles

condensation on nearside rear light lens but notimpairing visibility

Pass 24 May 2012 41,618 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres stsrting to perish & crack between the treads

Pass 26 May 2011 39,015 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 39,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,282 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,215 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 28,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,884 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 29 May 2007 15,203 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate insecure

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
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DY04 XOZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DY04 XOZ, 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 DY04 XOZ registered?

DY04 XOZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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