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DF53 UCR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,285 mi
Last recorded95,285 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 UCR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 95,285 miles

crack in ns windscreen but not drivers view

rear pads worn

Pass 27 Apr 2013 94,316 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,995 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 91,995 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,805 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 87,805 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,789 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 79,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,568 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,566 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,001 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 UCR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DF53 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

DF53 UCR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DF53 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 UCR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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