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LB53 NGE

2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,946 mi
Last recorded76,946 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps46,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NGE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8 231 Ps
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,946 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,173 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 71,173 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,073 miles

Rear 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.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 58,848 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 58,848 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2009 52,210 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in n/s/f outer side wall of tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

cut in n/s/f outer side wall of tyre

n/s fuel pipe slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2009 46,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

cut in n/s/f outer side wall of tyre

n/s fuel pipe slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,480 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,368 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8 231 Ps?

Based on 342 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,806
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 8
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 3
Full Mazda RX-8 231 Ps reliability report

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LB53 NGE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,304 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-8 231 Ps fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB53 NGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 231 Ps typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 231 Ps is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB53 NGE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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