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DF53 MXL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,867 mi
Last recorded71,867 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MXL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,867 miles

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Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,694 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,195 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 66,188 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,218 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,376 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,835 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 46,835 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 45,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,077 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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DF53 MXL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

DF53 MXL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is DF53 MXL safe to buy?

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