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FM53 ABK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,136 mi
Last recorded76,136 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 ABK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,136 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 76,136 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,225 miles

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

brake discs all round vehicle rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,937 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,256 miles

all tyres are 2-3mm tread left

Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,248 miles

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

all tyres are 2-3mm tread left

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,070 miles

water in nearside rear light lense

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,098 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 36,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 25,422 miles

Engine over filled with oil

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

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

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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FM53 ABK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM53 ABK, 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 FM53 ABK registered?

FM53 ABK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is FM53 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 ABK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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