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YG54 RXK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,515 mi
Last recorded65,515 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 RXK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 64,625 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,210 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,171 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,276 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,276 miles

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

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

O/S/F Wiper torn slightly

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2008 32,154 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,154 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,070 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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YG54 RXK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 YG54 RXK, 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 YG54 RXK registered?

YG54 RXK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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