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DC53 CVU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,552 mi
Last recorded53,552 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 CVU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil light came on

steering slightly stiff to the right

Fail 10 Jan 2014 53,540 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil light came on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,702 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 51,702 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,813 miles

advise front and rear brake discs and pads worn/rusty

advise power steering slightly rough lock to lock

Fail 11 Jan 2012 44,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

advise front and rear brake discs and pads worn/rusty

advise power steering slightly rough lock to lock

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,308 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 38,308 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,988 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,971 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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DC53 CVU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DC53 CVU, 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 DC53 CVU registered?

DC53 CVU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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