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FX53 VKE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,414 mi
Last recorded94,414 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 94,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,156 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,932 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,184 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine warning light staying on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light staying on

Fail 12 Mar 2009 52,295 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,295 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,465 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 44,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,205 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
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FX53 VKE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX53 VKE, 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 FX53 VKE registered?

FX53 VKE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is FX53 VKE safe to buy?

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