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CU53 VBF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,690 mi
Last recorded60,690 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VBF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,690 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 60,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 56,567 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,223 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,390 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 43,390 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,246 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,262 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,965 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 23,225 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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CU53 VBF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU53 VBF, 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 CU53 VBF registered?

CU53 VBF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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