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MC53 EMX

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,081 mi
Last recorded31,081 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EMX
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,081 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 31,076 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,512 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,398 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,905 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 13,905 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,606 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT WING LIGHT CRACK

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT IN WALL

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 12,606 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT WING LIGHT CRACK

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT IN WALL

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,354 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,259 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 6,948 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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MC53 EMX is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC53 EMX, 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 MC53 EMX registered?

MC53 EMX is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is MC53 EMX safe to buy?

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