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DU53 CNF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,564 mi
Last recorded82,564 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CNF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 82,564 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 82,564 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Fail 31 Jan 2014 82,446 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

offside front wheel slightly binding when rotated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,642 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 78,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,475 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 75,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,670 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,892 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,889 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,430 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 38,822 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 38,822 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DU53 CNF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU53 CNF, 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 DU53 CNF registered?

DU53 CNF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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