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YK04 KOG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,610 mi
Last recorded28,610 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 28,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2017 28,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 25,832 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,437 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,820 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 17,171 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 31 Jul 2007 9,741 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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YK04 KOG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KOG, 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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YK04 KOG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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