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DK53 EXU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,075 mi
Last recorded63,075 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EXU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,075 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 63,075 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,972 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 60,972 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,799 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 54,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,302 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,453 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 44,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,438 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,161 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,800 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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DK53 EXU 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 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 DK53 EXU, 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 DK53 EXU registered?

DK53 EXU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is DK53 EXU safe to buy?

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