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YC53 ELG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,602 mi
Last recorded82,602 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 ELG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,602 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and outer sills / some areas thick under sealed

Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle and outer sills / some areas thick under sealed

Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,218 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2016 71,534 miles

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2013 68,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,659 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 16 Apr 2011 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,047 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,533 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,900 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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YC53 ELG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC53 ELG, 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 YC53 ELG registered?

YC53 ELG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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