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FM53 ATN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,363 mi
Last recorded89,363 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,406 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,343 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,159 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 61,157 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front 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 ATN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ATN, 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 ATN registered?

FM53 ATN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is FM53 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 ATN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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