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YH54 SYC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,226 mi
Last recorded83,226 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 SYC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 83,226 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 76,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,105 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 74,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,028 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 71,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,115 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 66,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 61,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,017 miles

near side front tyre inner side close to 1.6m

offside front tyre inner side worn

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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YH54 SYC 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 63.6%.

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 YH54 SYC, 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 YH54 SYC registered?

YH54 SYC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is YH54 SYC safe to buy?

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