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YH54 UVZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,161 mi
Last recorded77,161 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,161 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,843 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,588 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,053 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,708 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,984 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 42,984 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 Front 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)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 UVZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YH54 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

YH54 UVZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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