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GX53 VDV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,653 mi
Last recorded63,653 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VDV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 63,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 52,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,610 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 49,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 47,181 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 47,181 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 47,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,114 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,518 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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GX53 VDV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GX53 VDV, 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 GX53 VDV registered?

GX53 VDV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is GX53 VDV safe to buy?

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