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PF53 VYK

2004 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,330 mi
Last recorded91,330 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VYK
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,669 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes binding slighty

rear exhaust clamp broken (still secure and not blowing)

steering seems heavy.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,768 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,547 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,663 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2010 46,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 37,746 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 37,746 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,185 miles

advise n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres have slight cuts in them n/s/f has slight tearin side wall but not showing the cords

Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,731 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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PF53 VYK is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF53 VYK, 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 PF53 VYK registered?

PF53 VYK is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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