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YK04 BJB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,331 mi
Last recorded24,331 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 BJB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 24,331 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 21,008 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 21,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,377 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 20,061 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2013 19,281 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 19,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,588 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 18,588 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 17,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,973 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,465 miles

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

front brake pads 45 to 55% worn

Pass 7 May 2008 14,817 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 14,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 12,484 miles

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

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

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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YK04 BJB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK04 BJB, 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 YK04 BJB registered?

YK04 BJB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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