MAZDA RX-8 YL53ASZ has 31 MOTs

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This 2004 MAZDA RX-8 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 80,395 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 14:44.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 30th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

YL53ASZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH APRIL 202780,395 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear General Corrosion Underneath Vehicle
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED23RD APRIL 202680,390 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear General Corrosion Underneath Vehicle
PASSED24TH APRIL 202530TH APRIL 202668,493 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Heavy Corrosion All Over Underneath Vehicle
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST MAY 202430TH APRIL 202567,924 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Axle/ Suspension Corroded
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 202315TH FEBRUARY 202466,560 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 202366,560 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED17TH MARCH 20218TH APRIL 202266,046 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED9TH APRIL 20208TH APRIL 202165,465 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH APRIL 202065,465 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST APRIL 20195TH OCTOBER 202064,049 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH MARCH 201964,049 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND MARCH 20185TH APRIL 201961,745 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED22ND MARCH 20175TH APRIL 201859,968 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
FAILED22ND MARCH 201759,968 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Insecure (8.1.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
PASSED6TH APRIL 20165TH APRIL 201754,256 MI
FAILED5TH APRIL 201654,256 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Outer Sill (2.4.a.3)
PASSED19TH MARCH 20151ST APRIL 201650,982 MI
FAILED18TH MARCH 201550,982 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Osf,osr, Nsf Tyre Walls Perished
PASSED2ND APRIL 20141ST APRIL 201548,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Worn
PASSED12TH MARCH 201311TH MARCH 201445,325 MI
FAILED11TH MARCH 2013
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
FAILED1ST MARCH 201345,642 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED2ND MARCH 201242,504 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Deteriorated, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  3. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED2ND MARCH 20121ST MARCH 201342,504 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Deteriorated, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  2. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED16TH JULY 201122ND JULY 201241,731 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
PASSED23RD JULY 201022ND JULY 201137,419 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  3. USER ENTERED - Undertrays Fitted
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200910TH SEPTEMBER 201032,609 MI
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 200928,769 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecure (2.4.g.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD MARCH 20082ND MARCH 200922,191 MI
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20077TH FEBRUARY 200818,961 MI
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 200718,961 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YL53ASZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

YL53ASZ MOT Comments

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YL53ASZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 80,395 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,654 miles

YL53ASZ FAQs

This Mazda Rx-8 with registration YL53ASZ was manufactured on Saturday 7th February 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 80,395 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 3,654 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Mazda Rx-8 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YL53ASZ has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Rx-8 has had 46 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 12 Major, 1 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Rx-8 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does YL53ASZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 YL53ASZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YL53ASZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 YL53ASZ does have Tax. Read more

When does YL53ASZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YL53ASZ will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YL53ASZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YL53ASZ will expire in 11 months on Friday 30th April 2027. Read more

When did YL53ASZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YL53ASZ was on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 14:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YL53ASZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for YL53ASZ we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YL53ASZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for YL53ASZ we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YL53ASZ?

YL53ASZ is registered as a 2004 Mazda Rx-8. Read more

How many miles has YL53ASZ done?

The odometer reading for YL53ASZ at the last MOT in April 2026 was 80,395 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,654 miles per year. Read more

How old is YL53ASZ?

The vehicle YL53ASZ was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 7th February 2004. Read more

What colour is YL53ASZ?

The official colour of YL53ASZ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does YL53ASZ have?

YL53ASZ has a 2.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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