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YG53 TZE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,319 mi
Last recorded74,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 TZE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 72,779 miles

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

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

oil sump showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,826 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 67,826 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 60,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,527 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 40,864 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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YG53 TZE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG53 TZE, 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 YG53 TZE registered?

YG53 TZE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YG53 TZE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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