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DE54 PPO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,545 mi
Last recorded56,545 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 PPO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,545 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,953 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both rear discs

advise heavy oil leak n/s/f area

Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,636 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both rear discs

advise heavy oil leak n/s/f area

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,775 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,592 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
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DE54 PPO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE54 PPO, 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 DE54 PPO registered?

DE54 PPO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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