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AD53 ZBY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,610 mi
Last recorded84,610 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,610 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 84,610 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,291 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,743 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,595 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake pads may be getting low.

Rear tyres are close to wear indicators.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,451 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 ZBY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

AD53 ZBY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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The MOT history for AD53 ZBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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