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BP53 MZX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,020 mi
Last recorded44,020 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 MZX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

handbrake is slightly higher than normal

Fail 8 Sep 2009 44,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

handbrake is slightly higher than normal

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,038 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 40,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 24,865 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,336 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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BP53 MZX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BP53 MZX, 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 BP53 MZX registered?

BP53 MZX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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