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DN53 HSJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,141 mi
Last recorded44,141 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 HSJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,674 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,195 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,203 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,854 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,333 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,565 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,003 miles

nsf osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2006 17,780 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 17,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DN53 HSJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN53 HSJ, 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 DN53 HSJ registered?

DN53 HSJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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The MOT history for DN53 HSJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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