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E10 DCF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,433 mi
Last recorded58,433 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 DCF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,433 miles

front rear disc corroided

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

plastic on sills cannot fully inspect corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2015 58,432 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front rear disc corroided

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

plastic on sills cannot fully inspect corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,173 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 54,173 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,909 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 39,909 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,541 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 35,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,156 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 27,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,121 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,756 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 15,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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E10 DCF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E10 DCF, 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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E10 DCF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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