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AO04 YPL

2004 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,204 mi
Last recorded45,204 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YPL
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,204 miles

Rear Suspension components - ALL; corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 45,199 miles

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

Rear Suspension components - ALL; corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,950 miles

All tyres have perishing in the tread area.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,766 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing in the tread.

Pass 29 May 2014 39,502 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing in the tread.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 36,077 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,077 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,440 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,896 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 26,893 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,134 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,128 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,152 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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AO04 YPL is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO04 YPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO04 YPL registered?

AO04 YPL is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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