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FM53 HHV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,790 mi
Last recorded58,790 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 HHV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 58,790 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,708 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 54,895 miles

1.Near side rear tyre near legal limite's

Pass 19 Dec 2009 49,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,580 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 43,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,903 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 39,893 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,540 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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FM53 HHV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HHV, 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 HHV registered?

FM53 HHV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 HHV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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