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AE53 JDO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,250 mi
Last recorded89,250 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 JDO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 89,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,416 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 78,815 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 67,426 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspension arms corroded

both rear tyres wearing low

centre exhaust blowing

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2014 60,195 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspension arms corroded

both rear tyres wearing low

centre exhaust blowing

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,649 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 52,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,149 miles

condensation in n/s/r lamp

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm in centre

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,008 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

condensation in n/s/r lamp

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm in centre

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,291 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 38,291 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,391 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 35,391 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,756 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 18,536 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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AE53 JDO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AE53 JDO, 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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AE53 JDO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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