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DF53 ZGG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,682 mi
Last recorded75,682 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZGG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,682 miles

Both tail pipes missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,389 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

both front wipers split

near side front tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 19 Jan 2015 67,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

both front wipers split

near side front tyre deteriorated

off side front brake binding

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,173 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 60,173 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres cracked

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,233 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,233 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front number slightly inscure

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,347 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 30 Mar 2009 29,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,695 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,592 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 21,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 ZGG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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