MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate missing in car (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached dettached!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to front of patch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner and outer seals slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner and outer seals slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres worn close to legal limit
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre to rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded
sump heavily corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre to rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded
nearside rear light lens full of water
sump heavily corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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CN53 VSO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 CN53 VSO, 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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CN53 VSO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 February 2004.
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