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YC54 ETE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,243 mi
Last recorded56,243 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 ETE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,243 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 56,213 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill Rot (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,634 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,681 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,573 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 44,414 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,465 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,393 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 39,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,782 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 32,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,133 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,390 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 16,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YC54 ETE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC54 ETE, 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 YC54 ETE registered?

YC54 ETE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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The MOT history for YC54 ETE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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