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EO04 DCX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,045 mi
Last recorded82,045 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 DCX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,457 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,415 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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,561 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 74,561 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 63,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,685 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,712 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,322 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,197 miles

front tyres are on 4mm

Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,542 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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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EO04 DCX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

EO04 DCX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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