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EJ53 PVX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,722 mi
Last recorded76,722 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 PVX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 76,722 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,780 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,422 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,438 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,643 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 59,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,094 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 52,445 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,243 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,770 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 34,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,015 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 29,999 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,706 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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
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EJ53 PVX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ53 PVX, 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 EJ53 PVX registered?

EJ53 PVX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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