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EN53 NJJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,859 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 89,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,429 miles

plastic sill covers unable to assess

Fail 23 Jun 2022 89,426 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers unable to assess

Fail 31 May 2022 89,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to assess

Pass 30 Apr 2021 89,318 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2021 89,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 87,016 miles

engine light on

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2019 86,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine light on

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,329 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,116 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 84,079 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,196 miles

Number plate bracket repaired - but secure at time of test

Surface corrosion - rear axle,diff, inner and outer sills

Fail 27 Jul 2015 80,194 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Number plate bracket repaired - but secure at time of test

Surface corrosion - rear axle,diff, inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,629 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,885 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,789 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,994 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ok at present

front and rear disc inner surtfaces some deterioration

heat shield on down pipe weld broken possible minor rattle

light surface corossion on engine sump

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,341 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,760 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,110 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,536 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,935 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

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 NJJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJJ, 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 NJJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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