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EN53 DFA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,268 mi
Last recorded24,268 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2022 24,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction 1st july 2003 on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2020 24,261 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,155 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 23,849 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 23,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 23,457 miles

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

Tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,451 miles

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

N/s/R tyre perished between tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,956 miles

both front and N/S/R tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2013 22,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 17,500 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 17,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,325 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 15,070 miles

front tyre treads perishing on inside

Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,501 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
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EN53 DFA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN53 DFA, 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 EN53 DFA registered?

EN53 DFA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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