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DN53 NGU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,712 mi
Last recorded21,712 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 21,712 miles

all tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 7 Jan 2016 21,712 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,739 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 18,990 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,463 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 17,462 miles

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

N/S/F Wiper blade split at tip

Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,602 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,939 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 14,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 12,781 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 10,872 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 7,605 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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DN53 NGU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

DN53 NGU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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The MOT history for DN53 NGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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