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EN53 VCE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,647 mi
Last recorded29,647 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VCE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,647 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISC'S PITTED & CORRODED

Pass 23 May 2013 28,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Oct 2011 28,134 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,451 miles

all four brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2007 24,868 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 VCE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

EN53 VCE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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The MOT history for EN53 VCE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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