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ET53 DDL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,140 mi
Last recorded58,140 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 DDL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,213 miles

oil leak around n/s/f steering & suspension area, possably from dip stick not fully home in tube

rear pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,776 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 30,776 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,625 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,799 miles

wiper blades splitting, fronty pads low.

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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ET53 DDL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ET53 DDL, 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 ET53 DDL registered?

ET53 DDL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is ET53 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 DDL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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