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FV53 BZK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,331 mi
Last recorded63,331 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 BZK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,331 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 63,307 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 61,912 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,715 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 7 May 2014 59,672 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 56,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,719 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 47,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 42,092 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 42,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,244 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,105 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,281 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 27,279 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
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FV53 BZK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FV53 BZK, 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 FV53 BZK registered?

FV53 BZK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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