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FM53 HTD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,780 mi
Last recorded51,780 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 51,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,905 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 37,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,795 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 111,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,146 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on

front pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,086 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,751 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 22,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,471 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 HTD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HTD, 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 HTD registered?

FM53 HTD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is FM53 HTD safe to buy?

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