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YF04 VLG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,330 mi
Last recorded76,330 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 VLG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,330 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 76,330 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,627 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,764 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,609 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,326 miles

n/s/f bumper edge secure with duct tape advise

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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YF04 VLG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green 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 YF04 VLG, 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 YF04 VLG registered?

YF04 VLG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YF04 VLG 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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