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MP53 PXX

2004 Mazda RX8

White Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,933 mi
Last recorded96,933 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 PXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,933 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,084 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,990 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 79,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,450 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 67,163 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,163 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,330 miles

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

exhaust backbox clamp corroded (not blowing)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 60,330 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox clamp corroded (not blowing)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,879 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,244 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 34,367 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 34,367 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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MP53 PXX is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in White with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MP53 PXX, 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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MP53 PXX is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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