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YA54 YYN

2004 Mazda RX8

Red Diesel 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,690 mi
Last recorded67,690 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 YYN
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,690 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise clutch

Pass 12 Jan 2015 138,812 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,122 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,928 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,841 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,528 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 41,528 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,326 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Dec 2010 36,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil level above maximum

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,735 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes appear to be starting to bind

Fail 22 Dec 2009 30,735 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes appear to be starting to bind

Pass 27 Dec 2008 25,278 miles

both front tyres tread cracks

Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2008 14,477 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,593 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 13,590 miles

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

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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YA54 YYN is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 2,616cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA54 YYN, 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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YA54 YYN is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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