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DN53 NFV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,861 mi
Last recorded61,861 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 NFV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,861 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 61,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,467 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,916 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,899 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 43,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,758 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 38,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,338 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 33,338 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 27,012 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,012 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,664 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
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DN53 NFV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN53 NFV, 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 NFV registered?

DN53 NFV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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