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YJ53 VXD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,214 mi
Last recorded53,214 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VXD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,172 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,249 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,939 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,939 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 34,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YJ53 VXD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJ53 VXD, 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 YJ53 VXD registered?

YJ53 VXD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is YJ53 VXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 VXD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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