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EF53 RVM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,079 mi
Last recorded42,079 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 RVM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,079 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,102 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 41,102 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 May 2015 40,804 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 40,247 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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

n/s/r tyre damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2013 38,776 miles

both front tyres perished and worn on inner edges

osr tyre cut

Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,528 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,204 miles

clutch fault

Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,861 miles

rear tyres 1.90 - 2.00mm

Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,106 miles

n/s/r tyre has a bolt in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,224 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 15,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has various deep cuts

Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,315 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 7,672 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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EF53 RVM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF53 RVM, 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 EF53 RVM registered?

EF53 RVM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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