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DC53 EFO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,536 mi
Last recorded78,536 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EFO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,899 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 1 Jun 2015 71,899 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,398 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2012 58,342 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four brake discs slightly pitted and corroding

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls not deep enough to reach cords

engine coolant warning light on

engine managment warning light on

offside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords, tyre also has signs of being under inflated

Pass 2 Feb 2012 58,342 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four brake discs slightly pitted and corroding

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls not deep enough to reach cords

engine coolant warning light on

engine managment warning light on

offside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords, tyre also has signs of being under inflated

Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,443 miles

offside rear wheel arch trim loose

sidewall damage on both front tyres, but no cords visible

Fail 2 Feb 2011 55,398 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel arch trim loose

sidewall damage on both front tyres, but no cords visible

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,261 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 45,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 9 Jan 2008 37,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,871 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 29,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 EFO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EFO, 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 EFO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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