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FH53 WEO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,341 mi
Last recorded62,341 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 WEO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,341 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 62,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 62,169 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 62,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,041 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,458 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2013 58,452 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,724 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,424 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,023 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres scrubbing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,568 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,519 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 26,519 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,595 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
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FH53 WEO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH53 WEO, 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 FH53 WEO registered?

FH53 WEO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is FH53 WEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 WEO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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