MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front and rear tyres showing signs of wear.
some corrosion of front inner brake discs.
some travel on handbrake lever.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight oil loss
some corrosion of all brake discs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight oil loss
some corrosion of all brake discs
both rear discs slightly corroded
front and rear pads starting to get low
hand brake travel geting long
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 VVG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VVG, 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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How do I check the history of FM53 VVG?
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What year was FM53 VVG registered?
FM53 VVG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 January 2004.
Is FM53 VVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 VVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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