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FM53 VXT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,183 mi
Last recorded73,183 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,183 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 72,772 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,706 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust to rear silencer joint clamp corroded through.

Fail 15 Feb 2014 64,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust to rear silencer joint clamp corroded through.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,911 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 62,910 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,505 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 58,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 54,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,510 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,511 miles

Some corrosion on inner faces of both rear brake discs.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 40,511 miles

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

Some corrosion on inner faces of both rear brake discs.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,351 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)

Rear brake discs have some corrosion on inner faces.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 32,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs have some corrosion on inner faces.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,618 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VXT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

FM53 VXT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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