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ET53 NNO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,049 mi
Last recorded76,049 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NNO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,049 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

osf brake hose ferrule light corrosion

osf headlamp beam low

rear exhaust silencer tail pipes corroded away

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 2 Jun 2017 76,049 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr nsr souter sill areas (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

osf brake hose ferrule light corrosion

osf headlamp beam low

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2016 74,768 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,094 miles

osr outer sill corroded

sump pan excessively corroded and leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,627 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 71,626 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,922 miles

corrosion present on underside of vehicle

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pads waring thin

Fail 1 Jul 2013 69,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion present on underside of vehicle

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pads waring thin

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,327 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 66,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,792 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,648 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/R DISC IS BADLY CORRODED NEEDS REPLACING

Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008
Fail 19 May 2008 52,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,513 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 45,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 NNO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET53 NNO, 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 NNO registered?

ET53 NNO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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