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FM53 OOJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,614 mi
Last recorded85,614 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 OOJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,614 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,553 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,152 miles

Nearside rear locking wheel nut is damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,242 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 29 Jun 2009 61,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,096 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 53,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,540 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 OOJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 OOJ, 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 OOJ registered?

FM53 OOJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is FM53 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 OOJ 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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