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YF53 OAA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OAA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,882 miles

engine management light on

exhaust back box splitting

Fail 3 Apr 2017 76,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

engine management light on

exhaust back box splitting

Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel arch excessively corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to vehicle under body and some components but no considered excessive

high level stop lamp not working

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,734 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop lamp not working

Offside Front Wheel arch excessively corroded

Slight corrosion to vehicle under body & some components but not considered to be excessive

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

eng light on

Fail 14 Jan 2014 68,333 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

eng light on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,823 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 62,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,685 miles

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,122 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 53,107 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,468 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 33,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,235 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 23,848 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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YF53 OAA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF53 OAA, 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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YF53 OAA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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