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YJ53 ANH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,179 mi
Last recorded81,179 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ANH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,179 miles

coolant light on

engine warning lights on

exhaust heatshield in poor condition

front sub-frame corroded

rear suspension has slight corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2017 81,174 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

coolant light on

engine warning lights on

exhaust heatshield in poor condition

front sub-frame corroded

rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,388 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front subframe (6.1.B.2)

catalytic converter outer skin corroded but still holds air

warning lights on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to various components and areas.

Engine MIL on.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Tyres have age cracks in tread.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,501 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 28,412 miles

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

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

Front 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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YJ53 ANH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ53 ANH, 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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YJ53 ANH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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