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YH04 HVV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,048 mi
Last recorded81,048 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 HVV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,806 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 80,806 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,732 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 74,887 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 74,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,184 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 70,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,079 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 64,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 57,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 45,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,160 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YH04 HVV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH04 HVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH04 HVV registered?

YH04 HVV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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