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YC54 FXL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,073 mi
Last recorded81,073 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 FXL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,073 miles

2 x Rear coil springs corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 front (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to O/S Inner & Outer sills

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 81,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure & Terminals (1.9.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill & O/S/R Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 Front (3.6.B.4e)

E.M.L Illuminated

N/S/R Inner & Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S Inner sill, N/S Outer & Inner sill (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded x2 Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,924 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,820 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bothside inner sills becoming corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,796 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bothside inner sills becoming corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,474 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 61,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,178 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,923 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 43,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,866 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
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YC54 FXL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

YC54 FXL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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