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YE04 FKD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,924 mi
Last recorded79,924 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 FKD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,374 miles

n/.s outer sill weak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

all rear suspension tie bars rusty and corroded

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both rear inner sills rusty/corroded

eml light on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,120 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges o/s to limit

both rear inner sills rusty/corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 76,102 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres bald on inner edges o/s to limit

both rear inner sills rusty/corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,426 miles

Exhaust rattle

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre tread 1.6mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 70,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,648 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,848 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 9 Aug 2011 60,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

rear discs pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,525 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,549 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 36,802 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

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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YE04 FKD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YE04 FKD, 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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YE04 FKD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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