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YG54 YGN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,640 mi
Last recorded51,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 YGN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,640 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear brake disc

Fail 6 Jul 2011 51,640 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear brake disc

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,474 miles

both rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Fail 10 Nov 2010 48,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate lights dim

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,625 miles

1 rivet broken off nearside rear anti roll bar link arm

rear discs rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2007 21,831 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,831 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YGN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YGN, 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 YGN registered?

YG54 YGN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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