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DU53 HKP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,104 mi
Last recorded44,104 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HKP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,104 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 44,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,281 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,384 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,928 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,275 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,344 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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DU53 HKP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DU53 HKP, 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 HKP registered?

DU53 HKP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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