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YK04 EBU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,874 mi
Last recorded49,874 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 EBU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,874 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 49,843 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,726 miles

water inside o/s/r lamp

Pass 27 May 2009 31,456 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 31,453 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 21,417 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YK04 EBU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EBU, 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 EBU registered?

YK04 EBU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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