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YB04 TXG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,463 mi
Last recorded48,463 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 TXG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,463 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 48,461 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,163 miles

deep cuts and cracks on o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer tread,deep cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2012 46,028 miles

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

deep cuts and cracks on o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer tread,deep cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,012 miles

corrosion to suspension and braking components

cracks in rear tyres

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,996 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension and braking components

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,287 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 35,189 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,403 miles

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

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

o/s/f discs badly groved

o/s/r,deep cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,067 miles

front and rear pads low,o/s/f disc scored

Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,284 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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YB04 TXG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc 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 YB04 TXG, 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 YB04 TXG registered?

YB04 TXG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is YB04 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB04 TXG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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