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FM53 VVH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,013 mi
Last recorded70,013 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 70,013 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,360 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 69,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,563 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 57,088 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

tracking/nsr tyre splitting/rear anti rollbarlinks slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,333 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,433 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,201 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 49,021 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 45,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,911 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 VVH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

FM53 VVH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is FM53 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 VVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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