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YJ54 AYF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,524 mi
Last recorded120,524 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 AYF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 120,524 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,667 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 22 Dec 2012 57,296 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 51,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 51,621 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 28,853 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2007 20,815 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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YJ54 AYF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YJ54 AYF, 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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YJ54 AYF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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