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EN53 DFF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,044 mi
Last recorded57,044 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DFF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 57,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 52,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 49,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 47,574 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 47,574 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,648 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 43,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,646 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,245 miles

Front wipers

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,463 miles

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

front wipers worn

front wipers worn

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,850 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 19 Jun 2014 36,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,019 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,868 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,256 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,256 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 21,961 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 21,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 20,465 miles

both rear tyre tread has crcaks

Fail 7 May 2009 20,464 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyre tread has crcaks

Pass 7 May 2008 18,642 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 15,536 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 82,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DFF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DFF, 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

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What year was EN53 DFF registered?

EN53 DFF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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