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FP53 ZMO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,574 mi
Last recorded48,574 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZMO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,574 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 48,573 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 43,452 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,851 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 34,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,039 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 24,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FP53 ZMO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP53 ZMO, 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 FP53 ZMO registered?

FP53 ZMO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is FP53 ZMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 ZMO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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