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FH04 YMG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,383 mi
Last recorded47,383 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YMG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,383 miles

Exhaust - slight deterioration on rear

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 43,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,920 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 33,742 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 19 May 2011 30,554 miles

wiper blades starting to tear

Fail 18 May 2011 30,554 miles

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

wiper blades starting to tear

Pass 19 May 2010 26,601 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 26,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 23,647 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 21,189 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,522 miles

rear tyres 3mm advise †n/s/f tyre 2mm on edges advise

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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FH04 YMG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FH04 YMG, 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 FH04 YMG registered?

FH04 YMG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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