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YD54 VJA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,865 mi
Last recorded53,865 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 VJA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,865 miles

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded

suspect crankshaft rear main oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,756 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Aug 2012 29,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,668 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,373 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 18,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,132 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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
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YD54 VJA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD54 VJA, 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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YD54 VJA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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