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YA04 HVD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 HVD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,069 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 89,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,169 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 86,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,173 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,830 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)

nearside-offside front + rear tyre's large cracks

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,608 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 35,235 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 55,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,777 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,823 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YA04 HVD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA04 HVD, 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 YA04 HVD registered?

YA04 HVD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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