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YE04 UGC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,907 mi
Last recorded53,907 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 UGC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 53,907 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak slight ()

Fail 24 May 2017 53,883 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,210 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 44,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,879 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,310 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 36,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,003 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 36,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,495 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,946 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
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YE04 UGC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 YE04 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 May 2004.

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