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MC53 LHX

2004 Mazda RX8

Red Electric 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,511 mi
Last recorded57,511 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 LHX
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 57,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,360 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,565 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 53,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,431 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)

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

mot taken so long due to having to attend to a family member involved in a traffic accident

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,125 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,287 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 25,287 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,317 miles

condensation in o/s rear lamp unit.

Fail 5 Mar 2007 18,317 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

condensation in o/s rear lamp unit.

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 LHX is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 2,616cc electric 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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

MC53 LHX is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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