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DC53 EFL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,067 mi
Last recorded55,067 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EFL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 55,067 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 55,064 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,542 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,040 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,254 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 47,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,421 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 43,420 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,389 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 29,558 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 29,558 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,672 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,066 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 16,066 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,973 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,189 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 8,630 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 EFL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DC53 EFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC53 EFL registered?

DC53 EFL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is DC53 EFL safe to buy?

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