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YY53 ZGE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

113,466 mi
Last recorded113,466 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ZGE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 113,466 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 113,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 112,757 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 108,238 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 108,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody has underseal front to back including suspension areas and sills both sides

Fail 17 Aug 2023 103,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device on lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 98,096 miles

Corrosion present on front steering and suspension components

Front exhaust pipe heat shield broken and loose

Pass 9 Aug 2021 97,226 miles

Rear Tyres are lightly perishing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All, front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,785 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Inner tyres treads, little worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 96,752 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill panel section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill panel section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Inner tyres treads, little worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,453 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system has been changed to a sporty type

Underneath of vehicle in places rust corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2019 95,430 miles

Front Lower Steering column attachment defective U J (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system has been changed to a sporty type

Underneath of vehicle in places rust corrosion

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Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some front / rear suspension / subframes corroded

under body rusty patches

Fail 7 Aug 2018 92,634 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some front / rear suspension / subframes corroded

under body rusty patches

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,351 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 90,351 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,796 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 85,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,496 miles

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

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,617 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)

surface rust on rear floor pan

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,482 miles

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

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

surface rust on both inner sills

Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

surface rust on both inner sills

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,940 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 58,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,292 miles

Oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2009 55,676 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 52,004 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 45,853 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,853 miles

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YY53 ZGE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YY53 ZGE, 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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YY53 ZGE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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