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DK53 FJJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,287 mi
Last recorded59,287 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,209 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 41,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,361 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 34,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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DK53 FJJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK53 FJJ registered?

DK53 FJJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is DK53 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 FJJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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