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CJ53 CXR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,089 mi
Last recorded53,089 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 CXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,089 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 53,089 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner/outer side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,899 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 43,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,523 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Aug 2012 31,834 miles

Offside rear tyre tread is wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 31,834 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread is wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,856 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 28,530 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn heavily on inside edges

Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,530 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn heavily on inside edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,327 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 19,569 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,569 miles

Offside Rear 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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CJ53 CXR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CJ53 CXR, 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 CJ53 CXR registered?

CJ53 CXR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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