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YK04 KSG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,377 mi
Last recorded30,377 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,377 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 30,377 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,728 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both rear brake discs slight corrosion

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

Front brake discs fairly corroded on inner face

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate does not comply with regulations no b.s mark,no makers name,no post code,showing on plate

Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,164 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 KSG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KSG, 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 KSG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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