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EN53 VCT

2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,266 mi
Last recorded37,266 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps46,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VCT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8 231 Ps
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,266 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 37,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,541 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 33,770 miles

n/s sill is dented.

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8 231 Ps?

Based on 342 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,806
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 8
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 3
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EN53 VCT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 231 Ps fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN53 VCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 231 Ps typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 231 Ps is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EN53 VCT registered?

EN53 VCT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is EN53 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 VCT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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