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AD53 SZG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,695 mi
Last recorded75,695 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SZG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 67,783 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 67,521 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 58,349 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2014 58,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 47,665 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders and cracked on outer shoulders

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,652 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 39,645 miles

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

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyre outer treads to shoulders cracking

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,287 miles

all discs worn.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,508 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 27,493 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,844 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,376 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,566 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 21,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 SZG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

AD53 SZG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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