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AD53 MFF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,420 mi
Last recorded74,420 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MFF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 74,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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Pass 21 Apr 2025 67,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 61,488 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 61,462 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 Oct 2013 59,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,824 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 58,534 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,975 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 53,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 52,814 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 52,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 47,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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AD53 MFF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AD53 MFF, 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 AD53 MFF registered?

AD53 MFF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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