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YL53 ZZR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,050 mi
Last recorded71,050 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 ZZR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,050 miles

condensation in n/s rear lamp unit

Fail 8 Apr 2016 71,043 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in n/s rear lamp unit

Pass 11 Oct 2014 61,278 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 61,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,136 miles

Both the rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

Corrosion around the N/S/R and O/S/R inner sills

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S outer sill corroded but not holed

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,736 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,483 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,031 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,230 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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YL53 ZZR 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 71.4%.

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 YL53 ZZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 ZZR registered?

YL53 ZZR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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