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DH53 BLX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,308 mi
Last recorded56,308 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 BLX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 56,308 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,822 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded away (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Inner inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,598 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 48,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,560 miles

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 21 Nov 2012 36,121 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,818 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 29,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 25,433 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,420 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 22,418 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,741 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 15,728 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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DH53 BLX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DH53 BLX, 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 DH53 BLX registered?

DH53 BLX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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