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DY54 YZX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,301 mi
Last recorded68,301 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 YZX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 67,184 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 66,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 60,850 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 60,850 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,832 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,745 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,713 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 51,664 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,579 miles

drivers seat adjustment switch incomplete, rear exhaust clamp deteriorated badly, multi guards fitted, brake discs deteriorated slightly, n/s rear tyre heavy cracking close to limit

o/s rear tyre heavy cracking close to limit

surface corrosion to undersills, chassis, sills, floors

Fail 3 Feb 2014 45,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers seat adjustment switch incomplete, rear exhaust clamp deteriorated badly, multi guards fitted, brake discs deteriorated slightly, n/s rear tyre heavy cracking close to limit

surface corrosion to undersills, chassis, sills, floors

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,097 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 41,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,440 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,738 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,712 miles

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

both front tyres on the legal limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,411 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,615 miles

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

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

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

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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DY54 YZX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY54 YZX, 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 DY54 YZX registered?

DY54 YZX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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