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YJ53 ZVY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,195 mi
Last recorded67,195 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZVY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,195 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,400 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,945 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 55,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,434 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,532 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate loose

front tyres perished

heavy corrosion to front disc brake inner faces

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2011 50,530 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate loose

front tyres perished

heavy corrosion to front disc brake inner faces

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,616 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,910 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 42,907 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,297 miles

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

Offside 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 ZVY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ53 ZVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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