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BG04 YFM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,475 mi
Last recorded83,475 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YFM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,475 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,313 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 73,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,010 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,881 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,793 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,690 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,117 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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BG04 YFM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG04 YFM, 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 BG04 YFM registered?

BG04 YFM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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