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EX04 YUU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,331 mi
Last recorded90,331 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 YUU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 85,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,667 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 83,667 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,928 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 81,928 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

coolant light on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,268 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 76,203 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,786 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 67,630 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,318 miles

coolant level indicator on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2010 60,333 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,998 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,171 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
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EX04 YUU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX04 YUU, 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 EX04 YUU registered?

EX04 YUU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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