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AM53 ARZ

2004 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,643 mi
Last recorded69,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 ARZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,723 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 61,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,420 miles

rear fog light need to be repainted red

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,390 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,643 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,948 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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AM53 ARZ is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 ARZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM53 ARZ registered?

AM53 ARZ is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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