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FA53 LDK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,719 mi
Last recorded96,719 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 LDK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,719 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 94,228 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 82,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,450 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 77,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 105,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,542 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall damage

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 LDK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LDK, 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 LDK registered?

FA53 LDK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is FA53 LDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 LDK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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