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AY54 ZVZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,626 mi
Last recorded74,626 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 ZVZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 74,626 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 74,626 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 72,494 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 71,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,092 miles

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

engine covers fitted /undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 70,092 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted /undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 66,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,721 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,701 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,233 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,296 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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AY54 ZVZ 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 75%.

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 AY54 ZVZ, 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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AY54 ZVZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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