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DN53 VVM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,035 mi
Last recorded66,035 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 VVM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 66,035 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 65,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 65,801 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp on offside but no leaks seen

power steering slightly stiff but appears to be working ok

Fail 1 Sep 2023 65,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around outer edge of tread - 225/45 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering slightly stiff but appears to be working ok

Pass 12 Jun 2020 65,732 miles

Offside parking brake effort poor

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 65,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake effort poor

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 65,328 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 65,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 65,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer SILL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,768 miles

EML on

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 56,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,110 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 49,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,573 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 47,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,985 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 44,984 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,842 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 42,842 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DN53 VVM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

DN53 VVM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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