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YJ04 TCE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,230 mi
Last recorded56,230 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 TCE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,230 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 46,519 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,117 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 42,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,006 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Near Side Front Tyre is balding on the inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,048 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2009 35,048 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,559 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,243 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,034 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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YJ04 TCE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YJ04 TCE, 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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YJ04 TCE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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