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EN53 DFO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,925 mi
Last recorded84,925 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DFO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,925 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 84,914 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 84,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant light on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,524 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 57,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,467 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 43,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 40,755 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 40,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,825 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,511 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,613 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 9,801 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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EN53 DFO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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