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EG53 FUV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 FUV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,779 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

underside corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,707 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 74,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,577 miles

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)

all tyres starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,234 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 53,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen chipped.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,410 miles

windscreen chipped.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,930 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre inner edge

slight damage to outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2009 48,925 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre inner edge

slight damage to outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre splitting outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2008 45,662 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre splitting outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,744 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 34,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

non standard lettering on number plates

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer shoulder

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre damaged on shoulder and cut around circumference

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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EG53 FUV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EG53 FUV, 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 EG53 FUV registered?

EG53 FUV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is EG53 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 FUV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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