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EO04 DCF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,161 mi
Last recorded55,161 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 DCF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,559 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just met minimum efficiency at 16% (3.1.6b)

both headlamps misty

oil seepage

Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,461 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 46,461 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 43,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,733 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 1 Apr 2014 41,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,320 miles

both rear tyres worn low

rear exhaust silencer clamp broken but silencer still secure

Fail 12 Mar 2013 35,320 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres worn low

rear exhaust silencer clamp broken but silencer still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,312 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 33,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,983 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,470 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,799 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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EO04 DCF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EO04 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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What year was EO04 DCF registered?

EO04 DCF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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