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DY54 XYX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,619 mi
Last recorded73,619 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 XYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 73,619 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,079 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,079 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding slightly advise attention

Oil leak advise urgent attention

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,135 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 55,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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DY54 XYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY54 XYX, 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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DY54 XYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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