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YC54 SVR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,208 mi
Last recorded66,208 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,208 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

some pitting to the rear faces of both front brake discs

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,576 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,562 miles

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 missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort contaminated with oil (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering malfunctioning stiff on o/s lock (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear subframes and components rusting

o/s n/s outer sill covers fitted

oil leak

wear front brake discs and pads

Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

steering stiff when turning right

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,831 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 54,815 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,869 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,342 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 40,624 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,651 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,505 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,584 miles

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 SVR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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