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YC54 FXA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,368 mi
Last recorded68,368 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,368 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER SILL PANEL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded LOWER SILL PANEL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,277 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp broken

Fail 1 Oct 2013 53,425 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer clamp broken

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,961 miles

n/s/r light cluster has slight condensation

Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,946 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,853 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,064 miles

N/S/F tyre wall cut but not to cords

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YC54 FXA 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 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 YC54 FXA, 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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YC54 FXA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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