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WR53 ZMX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,427 mi
Last recorded69,427 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 ZMX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,427 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroding

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

sill panels corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,411 miles

EML light on

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroding

damage to n/s sill panel

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 69,411 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

EML light on

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroding

damage to n/s sill panel

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,008 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 51,171 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded loose

Slight oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various spots of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,171 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded loose

Slight oil leak

various spots of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,481 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,876 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 33,876 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,317 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,171 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 21,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges and cracks in treads

Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,142 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,981 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 13,981 miles

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

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

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

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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WR53 ZMX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 WR53 ZMX, 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 WR53 ZMX registered?

WR53 ZMX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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