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YG04 AYJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,655 mi
Last recorded59,655 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 AYJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

slight lift o/s/f drop link

Pass 18 May 2012 57,903 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 57,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 56,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slightplay in rear link bars

Pass 18 May 2011 56,493 miles

slightplay in rear link bars

Pass 4 May 2010 54,763 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,539 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 52,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,818 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,149 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
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YG04 AYJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

YG04 AYJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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