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YG54 EUP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,264 mi
Last recorded130,264 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 EUP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view door glass (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play pass at time of test (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view door glass (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 122,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre been driven flat causing wear to the sidewalls - ok at time of test

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

water in n/s/r lamp unit

Fail 4 Oct 2018 121,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flicking on and off (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flicking on and off (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front tyre been driven flat causing wear to the sidewalls - ok at time of test

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

water in n/s/r lamp unit

Pass 25 Sep 2017 106,629 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,132 miles

Front front number plate mounted to n/s/f of the bumper

both front side lamps and rear number plate lamps slight flicker just ok for mot at time of test

slight judder when on brake tester ok for mot

Fail 5 Oct 2016 94,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front number plate mounted to n/s/f of the bumper

both front side lamps and rear number plate lamps slight flicker just ok for mot at time of test

slight judder when on brake tester ok for mot

Pass 3 Oct 2015 87,710 miles

body corroded

covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 1 Oct 2015 87,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

body corroded

covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,169 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,239 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 61,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,110 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

wiper blades poor (advise replacement)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,194 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,501 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 25,441 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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YG54 EUP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG54 EUP, 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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YG54 EUP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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