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EN53 DDO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,134 mi
Last recorded121,134 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DDO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,134 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 121,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,398 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 112,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 101,626 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing o/s

Fail 22 Nov 2016 101,380 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower coupling badly corroded /play (2.2.A.1b)

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing o/s

Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,031 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,936 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 85,410 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,194 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,405 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,304 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 49,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 49,134 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,768 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 38,737 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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EN53 DDO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EN53 DDO, 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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EN53 DDO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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