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EJ04 DND

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

46,183 mi
Last recorded46,183 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 DND
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearly to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and perished/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearly to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and perished/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to all rear suspension

corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Fail 9 Jun 2021 46,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal/lateral (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearly to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside handbrake performance very low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

corrosion to rear suspension components

running issues/hard to start

Pass 17 May 2019 42,320 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. by 1%. o/s 90kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 42,280 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. by 1%. o/s 90kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 38,075 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 38,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wiper blade splitting

Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,354 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 34,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,194 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 31,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,740 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,539 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 28,539 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)

Pass 13 May 2011 25,975 miles

Front registration plate is damaged.

Wipers are smearing.

Pass 7 May 2010 23,843 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 23,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 11 May 2009 22,221 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,917 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 27 Apr 2007 18,456 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)

damage to osf wheel arch, and small dent in osr door

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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EJ04 DND is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJ04 DND, 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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EJ04 DND is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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