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YE04 XFX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,882 mi
Last recorded73,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,882 miles

all four tyres have cracks in walls

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,168 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 61,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 59,822 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,587 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,102 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 48,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,042 miles

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

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 XFX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XFX, 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 YE04 XFX registered?

YE04 XFX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is YE04 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE04 XFX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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