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YC54 ESV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,751 mi
Last recorded84,751 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 ESV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,751 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,385 miles

slight noise from rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Dec 2014 84,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid looks dark

coolant lamp on when came in

deterioration of rear antiroll bar link rods

front and rear brake discs inner working surfaces poor condition

rear brake pads getting low on matreial

small blow exhaust front joint

small staining n/s and o/s rear shockabsorbers

stone chips windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 83,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 83,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,148 miles

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)

Nearside front wiper blade split at ends

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

offside front wiper blade split at ends

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,456 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 67,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,729 miles

ajusted head lamp aim for test car may have a problem with auto head lamp ajusters

both front tyres down on tread may soon require replacement

front pads getting low on material

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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YC54 ESV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 YC54 ESV, 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 YC54 ESV registered?

YC54 ESV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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