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YF04 YYA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YYA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2015 71,135 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,859 miles

Coolant leak

offside sill & arch rusty

suspension arms rusty

underside rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2014 70,859 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

offside sill & arch rusty

suspension arms rusty

underside rusty

Fail 15 Apr 2014 70,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 66,046 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 66,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 3 May 2012 61,126 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 61,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 55,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,583 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,402 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 45,402 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 39,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,127 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YF04 YYA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF04 YYA registered?

YF04 YYA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is YF04 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF04 YYA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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