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YG04 AYB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,755 mi
Last recorded39,755 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 AYB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 39,755 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,438 miles

n/r tyre low

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,624 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 26,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,731 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 9,026 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 Mar 2007 9,021 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

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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YG04 AYB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG04 AYB, 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 YG04 AYB registered?

YG04 AYB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YG04 AYB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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