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DF53 MXH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,656 mi
Last recorded78,656 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MXH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,656 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,198 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,112 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,441 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,891 miles

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

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

centre exhaust fouling body heat shield

Fail 24 Jan 2018 68,891 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust fouling body heat shield

Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,880 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,120 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 67,424 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

o/s/r LED outer lights not working

Fail 12 Nov 2014 67,424 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r LED outer lights not working

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,636 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,613 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 55,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,462 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,328 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear ehaust clamp corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2009 47,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear ehaust clamp corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,672 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 36,672 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,465 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 32,465 miles

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

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

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

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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DF53 MXH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF53 MXH, 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 DF53 MXH registered?

DF53 MXH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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