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DC53 EFM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,737 mi
Last recorded86,737 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EFM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 86,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 75,276 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,322 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 70,304 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust clamp on exhaust section broken but exhaust is still secure

exhaust tail pipe missing from offside but no excessive noise emitted or exhaust fumes into passenger area

Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,542 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

o/s exhaust tail pipe losse and slight blow

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,401 miles

Centre registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,883 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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DC53 EFM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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