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HN53 YSR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,500 mi
Last recorded133,500 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YSR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 133,500 miles

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

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

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 133,499 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f indicator lense damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 123,385 miles

exhaust join middle and rear deteriated plus slight blow

front number plate mounting deteriated but still secure

play nearside front wheel bearing

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Fail 23 Jan 2012 123,385 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust join middle and rear deteriated plus slight blow

front number plate mounting deteriated but still secure

play nearside front wheel bearing

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 7 Jan 2011 116,229 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 116,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 109,442 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 109,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 97,977 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 86,576 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 65,704 miles

Rear tyres are on the limit †Front pads are low

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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HN53 YSR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HN53 YSR, 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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HN53 YSR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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