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CT53 LPU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,067 mi
Last recorded106,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LPU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 106,067 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 106,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 105,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,445 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,384 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,050 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 95,259 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 92,287 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Jul 2015 88,348 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 79,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,287 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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,926 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 69,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,625 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,629 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,629 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,453 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 33,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 25,284 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,284 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,463 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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CT53 LPU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CT53 LPU, 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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CT53 LPU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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