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FB53 KBO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,892 mi
Last recorded59,892 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KBO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 59,892 miles

MIL Light on

Rear suspension sensor link arm broken

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,793 miles

n/s and o/s rear sills corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 46,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,794 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 22,604 miles

wear to nearside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,715 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,492 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 14,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 11,265 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 11,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FB53 KBO 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 80%.

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 FB53 KBO, 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 FB53 KBO registered?

FB53 KBO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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