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AD53 YZU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,229 mi
Last recorded86,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 YZU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 86,229 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in tread

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,229 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in tread

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,358 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn close to wear bar limits

Fail 20 Jan 2011 75,358 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn close to wear bar limits

Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,941 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 64,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,257 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,403 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 YZU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

AD53 YZU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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