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YC04 LYX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,824 mi
Last recorded58,824 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 LYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 58,824 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,186 miles

E.M.Light on

Exhaust heat shield adrift

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 55,186 miles

E.M.Light on

Exhaust heat shield adrift

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,900 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 45,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2012 49,291 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,224 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 39,515 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,823 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)

Pass 27 May 2008 27,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,479 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YC04 LYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

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

Is YC04 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 LYX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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