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DF04 YEE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,423 mi
Last recorded61,423 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YEE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 61,423 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 61,423 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 60,661 miles

n/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/f brake disc scored on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 60,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/f brake disc scored on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,872 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,811 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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brakr discs corroding rear

emission hard to pass

nearside front indecator lens damage

rear tyres wearing low on 3 mm

Fail 8 Sep 2008 30,201 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,639 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 22,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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DF04 YEE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DF04 YEE, 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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DF04 YEE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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