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AO54 YSY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 YSY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 92,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 92,596 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 92,555 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both rear tyres scrubbing unevenly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,350 miles

Freeplay felt at steering operation

Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,187 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,399 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 75,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,223 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,328 miles

both rear tyre tread depths getting low 3.0mm

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust joint clamp deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,312 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyre tread depths getting low 3.0mm

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust joint clamp deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,729 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 42,728 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,155 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 29,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,556 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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AO54 YSY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO54 YSY, 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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AO54 YSY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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