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AD53 SZF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SZF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 106,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 105,308 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

external sill covers fitted probably hiding further corrosion when removed

Pass 9 Sep 2017 96,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 96,018 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 87,372 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 87,372 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,098 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 64,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2014 64,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,326 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres outer wall cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2012 52,648 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres outer wall cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,780 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,511 miles

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 SZF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SZF, 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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AD53 SZF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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