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YC53 JLK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,823 mi
Last recorded47,823 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JLK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 47,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 47,823 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,202 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition and unable to see pads to assess wear

Fail 25 May 2011 45,202 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition and unable to see pads to assess wear

Pass 4 May 2010 41,363 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 41,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,118 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wiper starting to smear

Fail 18 Mar 2009 35,118 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wiper starting to smear

Fail 1 Feb 2008 24,324 miles

Cente brake light partically covered by sticker

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

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)

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

Rear discs slightly corroaded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,324 miles

Cente brake light partically covered by sticker

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)

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

Rear discs slightly corroaded

Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,543 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YC53 JLK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YC53 JLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC53 JLK registered?

YC53 JLK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is YC53 JLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 JLK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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