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AU04 YYG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,431 mi
Last recorded105,431 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 YYG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,431 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,326 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 94,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,602 miles

EML staying on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,941 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 68,758 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,342 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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AU04 YYG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU04 YYG, 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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What year was AU04 YYG registered?

AU04 YYG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is AU04 YYG safe to buy?

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