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YG54 YGF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,053 mi
Last recorded44,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,053 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,390 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 43,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,710 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 41,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,379 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,717 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,150 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,150 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,911 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 33,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,633 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 29,006 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,476 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 25,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,514 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,708 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 17,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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
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YG54 YGF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

YG54 YGF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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