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YC53 UVH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,298 mi
Last recorded74,298 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 UVH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,298 miles

condensation in rear lamps

oil leak

underside corrosion present

Fail 28 Oct 2016 74,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished through to cords (4.1.E.1)

condensation in rear lamps

oil leak

underside corrosion present

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,959 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 70,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,962 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust to rear box clamp broken

Fail 29 Oct 2013 62,962 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust to rear box clamp broken

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,156 miles

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Nov 2011 55,020 miles

Oil leak

dampness to rear lights

Fail 26 Nov 2011 55,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

dampness to rear lights

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,985 miles

Exhaust Front pipe heat shield loose and rattling.

Front and Rear bumpers are damaged. Front undertray is also damaged.

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,616 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has slight travel

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to wear close to wear bars

slight oil leak from around sump area

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,616 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to wear close to wear bars

slight oil leak from around sump area

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,785 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 48,785 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 43,087 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,758 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 37,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UVH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

YC53 UVH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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