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AD53 ZBF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,761 mi
Last recorded96,761 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZBF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to prescribed areas

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion to unprotected end of metal brake pipe

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance only just met

Fail 30 Mar 2016 93,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Heavy corrosion to unprotected end of metal brake pipe

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

oil around n/s/f brake

Fail 1 Apr 2015 91,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

oil around n/s/f brake

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,586 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s wiperblade split

Fail 17 Mar 2014 85,582 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear inner sills corroded

n/s wiperblade split

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,141 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 73,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,525 miles

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

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

exhaust center to rear clamp deteriorating

near side and off side outer and at rear inner sills corroding

slight plat near side and off side rar anti roll bar drop links

Pass 2 Apr 2011 54,301 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 54,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,483 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 22 May 2009 41,513 miles

slight play in front antiroll bar links

Pass 16 May 2008 33,870 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm advise replacement

front pads getting low

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 May 2007 25,254 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 25,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,129 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 24,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ZBF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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