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AD53 ZBN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,128 mi
Last recorded91,128 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZBN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,128 miles

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

Nearside body sill backing corroded

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

Sump heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 91,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Nearside and Offside body sill backings corroded

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

Sump heavily corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 80,208 miles

Coolant loss.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Full inspection of body sill panels not possible, covers fitted.

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

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

Nearside beam pattern on limit.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades on limit of effectiveness.

Fail 9 Apr 2016 80,208 miles

Coolant loss.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Full inspection of body sill panels not possible, covers fitted.

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

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

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

Nearside beam pattern on limit.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades on limit of effectiveness.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,994 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,991 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 59,733 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner face

nearside front tyre has cuts to side wall

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 55,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,458 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 52,454 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,393 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,293 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 34,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,033 miles

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

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

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 ZBN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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