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AX53 GVP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,643 mi
Last recorded81,643 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GVP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,643 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 81,640 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,712 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,419 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 66,995 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 66,995 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,467 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,799 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,411 miles

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?

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AX53 GVP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX53 GVP, 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 AX53 GVP registered?

AX53 GVP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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