MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers fitted
underside corroded
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
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
windscreen chipped.
windscreen chipped.
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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