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GL53 UXV

2004 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,090 mi
Last recorded60,090 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 UXV
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,090 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 60,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,517 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 57,516 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,707 miles

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

anti=skid and dsc lights staying on

both rear light units have water in them

offside rear outer side lights not working

Fail 25 Aug 2011 53,707 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

anti=skid and dsc lights staying on

both rear light units have water in them

offside rear outer side lights not working

Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,376 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 42,321 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

nearside and offside rear lights damp

nearside front headlight lens damaged but pattern appears ok

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,832 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,935 miles

vehicle presenter be aware off/side rear lamp assembly has water ingress

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,865 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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GL53 UXV is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL53 UXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL53 UXV registered?

GL53 UXV is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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