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DS53 FKR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,207 mi
Last recorded87,207 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 FKR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 87,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished/close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre signs of cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre signs of cracking

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

Pass 7 May 2015 82,699 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,136 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,184 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 62,817 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 62,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 55,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 47,655 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 47,655 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,464 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,388 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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DS53 FKR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DS53 FKR, 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 DS53 FKR registered?

DS53 FKR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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