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YC53 SYX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,339 mi
Last recorded75,339 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 SYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,339 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,139 miles

headlamp level sensor warning light on

Fail 22 Jan 2013 72,139 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlamp level sensor warning light on

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,564 miles

headlamp self-level warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre cracking between treads

offside front tyre cracking between treads

Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp self-level warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre cracking between treads

offside front tyre cracking between treads

Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,795 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,599 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,522 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,918 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,180 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 SYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

YC53 SYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is YC53 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 SYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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