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KE53 YGF

2004 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,899 mi
Last recorded90,899 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 YGF
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 90,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,448 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split / deteriorated

EML ON

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside + Offside sills corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust clamp missing, system adequately supported

Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,448 miles

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)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front shock absorber dust covers split / deteriorated

EML ON

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside + Offside sills corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing, system adequately supported

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,511 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 84,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,407 miles

corrosion to rear or sills + rear wheel arches

some surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,772 miles

all brake discs have surface rust

long parking brake travel

o/s/r lamp damp inside affecting reflector

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,763 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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 76,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,540 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,034 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water ingress in o/s rear lamp

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,466 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,646 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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KE53 YGF is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 YGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE53 YGF is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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