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YC54 TLF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,385 mi
Last recorded40,385 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,385 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,574 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,436 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,559 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 34,559 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,184 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 27,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 24,066 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 12,500 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 TLF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

YC54 TLF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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