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YA53 VDZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,260 mi
Last recorded75,260 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 VDZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2015 75,260 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 69,977 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 69,977 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,175 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,299 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2012 53,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,649 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,207 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,397 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 41,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 38,173 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,189 miles

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

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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YA53 VDZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YA53 VDZ, 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 YA53 VDZ registered?

YA53 VDZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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