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YC04 LBJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,641 mi
Last recorded95,641 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 LBJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,641 miles

n/s/rear tyry cuts insidwall

Pass 24 Mar 2012 89,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 89,778 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,772 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 12 May 2010 87,987 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 71,014 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 70,844 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 53,220 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,754 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 34,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YC04 LBJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC04 LBJ, 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 YC04 LBJ registered?

YC04 LBJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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