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AG53 FEX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,745 mi
Last recorded60,745 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 FEX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 60,745 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 60,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,011 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,045 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,251 miles

both front tyres have bald edges

Fail 21 Mar 2013 56,232 miles

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both front tyres have bald edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,562 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,804 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,852 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,532 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,509 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 25,225 miles

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

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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AG53 FEX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AG53 FEX, 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 AG53 FEX registered?

AG53 FEX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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