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EJ04 DNX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,927 mi
Last recorded91,927 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 DNX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion present.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,595 miles

corrosion underside of vehicle

minor blow from exhaust center section

sills rusty and weak in places

Pass 20 Aug 2016 77,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 77,525 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

centre brake lamp inoperative but unable to determine if connected or not

nearside front shock absorber bumpstop deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2015 70,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

centre brake lamp inoperative but unable to determine if connected or not

nearside front shock absorber bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 61,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Apr 2013 55,598 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,591 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,386 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 49,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 34,736 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 34,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 28,409 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 28,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Fail 4 Jun 2008 22,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres inner edges wearing thin

n/s/f tyre slight cut in sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,054 miles

n/s and o/s/f tyres inner edges wearing thin

n/s/f tyre slight cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,680 miles

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 DNX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow 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 DNX, 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 DNX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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