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BT53 BNZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,399 mi
Last recorded78,399 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 BNZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 69,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 69,588 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,171 miles

front pads getting low approx 30% remaining

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Fail 14 Apr 2008 61,171 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front pads getting low approx 30% remaining

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn

Pass 16 Dec 2006 40,662 miles

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge.

engine management warning light illuminated.

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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BT53 BNZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT53 BNZ, 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 BT53 BNZ registered?

BT53 BNZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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