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YJ53 ZVN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,156 mi
Last recorded68,156 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZVN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 68,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,857 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 56,706 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,847 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,847 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,199 miles

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges advise tracking

Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges advise tracking

Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,391 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 29,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,446 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 19,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,335 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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YJ53 ZVN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YJ53 ZVN, 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 YJ53 ZVN registered?

YJ53 ZVN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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