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YK54 WTA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,123 mi
Last recorded121,123 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 121,123 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,642 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,880 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 114,593 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,012 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear tyre tread on 2mm

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,314 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 102,944 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,352 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 90,072 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,159 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidwall starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2010 70,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009

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 22 Oct 2008 56,716 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 56,716 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,526 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 56,526 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,796 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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YK54 WTA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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