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SN53 UVH

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,645 mi
Last recorded66,645 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UVH
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,645 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,521 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

heat shield loose centre exhaust.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,521 miles

heat shield loose centre exhaust.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,309 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 63,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 62,721 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,774 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 44,727 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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SN53 UVH is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SN53 UVH, 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 SN53 UVH registered?

SN53 UVH is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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