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R777 DGS

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,967 mi
Last recorded151,967 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 DGS
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 151,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2024 151,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2023 148,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 147,643 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 146,781 miles

Nearside outer sill cover missing

Offside outer sill cover missing

Fail 18 Jul 2019 146,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 142,724 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 131,193 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,329 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 120,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,594 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,914 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 84,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre perishing

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,023 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,517 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 74,357 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,214 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres stepped on inner areas of tread

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,676 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)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has 3 cuts in sidewall

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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R777 DGS is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R777 DGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R777 DGS is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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