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FV53 OZW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,449 mi
Last recorded64,449 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OZW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,449 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS IN A RUSTY CONDITION

Fail 14 Nov 2013 64,389 miles

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,453 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTSIDE

N/S/F WHEEL RIM DAMAGE

N/S/F WING DAMAGE

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,120 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 59,092 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,772 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 51,524 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 50,979 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,558 miles

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

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

advise sill covers fitted to outer sills can not check sills fully.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise sill covers fitted to outer sills can not check sills fully.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,437 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 38,436 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,539 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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FV53 OZW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV53 OZW, 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 OZW registered?

FV53 OZW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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