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YC54 SWJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,374 mi
Last recorded55,374 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 SWJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,374 miles

dampness in both rear lamp units

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2013 55,335 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

dampness in both rear lamp units

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,162 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 50,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,042 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 34,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,918 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 32,915 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 29,919 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 24,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SWJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

YC54 SWJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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The MOT history for YC54 SWJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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