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DY54 XZU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,484 mi
Last recorded70,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 XZU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,484 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,360 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,050 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 52,050 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 44,606 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,986 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,264 miles

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

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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DY54 XZU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZU, 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 DY54 XZU registered?

DY54 XZU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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