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YJ53 ZWE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,827 mi
Last recorded79,827 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,827 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 77,559 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,559 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,425 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres, treads worn very low inner edges.

front brake pads low

front registration plate damaged

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,815 miles

both front tyres, treads wearing inner edges.

front registration plate damaged

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,903 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 67,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,520 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,128 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,708 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,450 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 25,450 miles

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

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)

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
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YJ53 ZWE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

YJ53 ZWE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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