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EN53 DFE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,185 mi
Last recorded75,185 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,185 miles

Oil leak

sump leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2012 75,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

sump leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,373 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED N/S HEAD LIGHT WASH COVER MISSING

P.A.S. SLIGHTLY ROUGH

Fail 31 Aug 2011 58,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED N/S HEAD LIGHT WASH COVER MISSING

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,148 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 25 Aug 2010 55,148 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 11 Aug 2008 40,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,928 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,556 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,095 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 DFE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN53 DFE?

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What year was EN53 DFE registered?

EN53 DFE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is EN53 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 DFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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