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SO53 GGP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,710 mi
Last recorded91,710 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 GGP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 91,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,054 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 71,050 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
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SO53 GGP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 50,944 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 RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO53 GGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO53 GGP registered?

SO53 GGP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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