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EU54 DFG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,531 mi
Last recorded47,531 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 DFG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 47,531 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2020 47,531 miles

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

both sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,549 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 42,569 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 42,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,804 miles

all tyres deterioration

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2017 39,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres deterioration

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,204 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under body covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 38,202 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise sill covers fitted

advise under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,426 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 36,425 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,160 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,433 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 25,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,255 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,247 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,568 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,305 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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EU54 DFG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EU54 DFG, 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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EU54 DFG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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