CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD53 LMV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,855 mi
Last recorded74,855 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LMV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,855 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 74,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,483 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 41,819 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,819 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,857 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 30,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,334 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD53 LMV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD53 LMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD53 LMV?

You can check the full history of FD53 LMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD53 LMV registered?

FD53 LMV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is FD53 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 LMV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD53 LMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD53 LMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.