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ET53 NNU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,023 mi
Last recorded141,023 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 141,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 137,360 miles

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

brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Sep 2013 137,359 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2012 132,980 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 132,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 122,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010
Pass 28 Jan 2009 104,382 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2009 104,382 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 88,182 miles

plastic engine cover fitted.

plastic under tray fitted

rar exhaust joint & clamp corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 88,182 miles

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

plastic engine cover fitted.

plastic under tray fitted

rar exhaust joint & clamp corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,733 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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ET53 NNU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

ET53 NNU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is ET53 NNU safe to buy?

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