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YH04 FWM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,446 mi
Last recorded38,446 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FWM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,446 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2014 38,444 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,561 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,102 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,465 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,443 miles

Rear discs rusty on inside edge not affecting brake effort

Pass 18 May 2010 31,233 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 27,174 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 22,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,524 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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YH04 FWM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH04 FWM, 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 YH04 FWM registered?

YH04 FWM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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