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VF53 FLA

2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,442 mi
Last recorded30,442 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps46,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 FLA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8 231 Ps
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,442 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 30,442 miles

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

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

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)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8 231 Ps?

Based on 342 MOT tests across 135 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,806
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 8
brake disc excessively pitted 4
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 3
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VF53 FLA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 46,304 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-8 231 Ps fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF53 FLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 231 Ps typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 231 Ps is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VF53 FLA registered?

VF53 FLA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 231 Ps, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is VF53 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF53 FLA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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