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DS53 FSD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,731 mi
Last recorded52,731 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 FSD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,678 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 50,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,764 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 41,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,526 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 26,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,903 miles

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

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

advise rear brakes slightly binding

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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DS53 FSD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS53 FSD, 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 FSD registered?

DS53 FSD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is DS53 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 FSD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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