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FM53 ASX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,352 mi
Last recorded87,352 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 ASX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 87,352 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 87,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,521 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,780 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 62,762 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,199 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,924 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,924 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,734 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 49,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,336 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 40,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,168 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 29,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,696 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

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 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.

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