MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear exhaust to rear silencer joint clamp corroded through.
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.
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Some corrosion on inner faces of both rear brake discs.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Some corrosion on inner faces of both rear brake discs.
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.
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.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FM53 VXT safe to buy?
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