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AX53 GYN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,014 mi
Last recorded88,014 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GYN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,014 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,014 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 77,235 miles

Slight snagging on o/side front seat belt webbing. N/side rear tyre on 2mm. O/side front tyre on 2mm on inner edge. O/side front inner brake pad quite low.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 77,235 miles

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

Slight snagging on o/side front seat belt webbing. N/side rear tyre on 2mm. O/side front tyre on 2mm on inner edge. O/side front inner brake pad quite low.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,307 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 51,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,617 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 40,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AX53 GYN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AX53 GYN, 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 AX53 GYN registered?

AX53 GYN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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