MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear drop link is worn but ok at time of test
Rear brakes discs worn and scored but ok on brake roller test
Rear brakes discs worn and scored but ok on brake roller test
both front tyres worn on inner edge but ok at time of test
rear brake pads worn low but ok at time of test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear drop link is worn but ok at time of test
Rear brakes discs worn and scored but ok on brake roller test
Rear brakes discs worn and scored but ok on brake roller test
both front tyres worn on inner edge but ok at time of test
rear brake pads worn low but ok at time of test
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
engine management light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs are becoming pitted on inner edge
rear brakes are starting to becoming bind
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs are becoming pitted on inner edge
rear brakes are starting to becoming bind
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front tyres worn on inside edges
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 ASX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FM53 ASX, 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 ASX registered?
FM53 ASX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is FM53 ASX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 ASX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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