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ADY 521D

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,323 mi
Last recorded15,323 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 521D
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 15,323 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 15,052 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 15,037 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 14,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 14,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 13,603 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 13,063 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 10,938 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 8,905 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 7,220 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 7,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 5,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 5,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 5,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 4,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 4,793 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 4,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 3,863 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 3,518 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 3,203 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
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ADY 521D is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ADY 521D, 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 ADY 521D registered?

ADY 521D is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is ADY 521D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADY 521D shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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