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DC53 JOU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,073 mi
Last recorded111,073 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,905 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 107,905 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 101,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,975 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)

nearside front brake disc very pitted and carroded

offside front brake disc very pitted and carroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,922 miles

nsf and osf inner brake discs slighty carroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 81,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,103 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 JOU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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