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FA53 BVZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,591 mi
Last recorded66,591 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BVZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,591 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 66,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,336 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 16,818 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 14,438 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 11,359 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 11,248 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 10,927 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 10,465 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 10,108 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 9,578 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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FA53 BVZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FA53 BVZ, 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 FA53 BVZ registered?

FA53 BVZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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