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YK04 RTZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,015 mi
Last recorded76,015 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 76,015 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,616 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,888 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 52,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,087 miles

wipers splitting

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,150 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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YK04 RTZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

YK04 RTZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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