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DV53 RXW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,635 mi
Last recorded59,635 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 RXW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

leak engine

oil leak engine

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,804 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,386 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 47,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,217 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 28,194 miles

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

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

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

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 17 Dec 2010 24,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,166 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre as a damaged sidewall,not in excess enough to fail to mot standards,,,,,

Pass 28 Dec 2006 14,059 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

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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DV53 RXW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV53 RXW, 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 DV53 RXW registered?

DV53 RXW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is DV53 RXW safe to buy?

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