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FB53 EBM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,896 mi
Last recorded107,896 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EBM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 107,896 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 107,894 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill is corroded and have a hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill is corroded and have a hole (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 107,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,780 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 98,597 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,567 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Sills corroding

Fail 30 Oct 2014 93,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Sills corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers wiper split

o/s rear brake starting to bind

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,945 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 85,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,910 miles

both rear sills corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2011 81,826 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear sills corroding

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,217 miles

Both rear tyres worn (3mm)

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

O/S front tyre worn (3mm)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,395 miles

Front tyres worn.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 69,277 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres worn.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,283 miles

Front tyres inner edges.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,295 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 44,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,898 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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FB53 EBM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FB53 EBM, 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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FB53 EBM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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