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2004 MAZDA RX-8
General Information
- Registration SC53TLJ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model RX-8
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2616cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,117 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,032 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,403 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,403 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
19 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,877 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010 13 Jun 202613 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,693 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2010 13 Jun 202612 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,915 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2009 13 Jun 202622 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,102 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2008 13 Jun 20269 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 33,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SC53TLJ was registered on 2004-02-11
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