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ET53 KWH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KWH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 72,682 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 69,528 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 67,588 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,706 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 64,416 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 62,759 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,916 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,334 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 52,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 50,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,229 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,779 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,733 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 43,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,139 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 34,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 24,575 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)

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 KWH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KWH, 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 ET53 KWH registered?

ET53 KWH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is ET53 KWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 KWH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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