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YK54 WRL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,084 mi
Last recorded27,084 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 WRL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tear in near side rear tyre side wall ok point of test

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,424 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 20,424 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn

n/s rear rotation tyre on wrong way

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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YK54 WRL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YK54 WRL, 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 YK54 WRL registered?

YK54 WRL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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