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YKZ 9488

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,478 mi
Last recorded64,478 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 9488
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,285 miles

REAR TAIL PIPES MISSING

Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,978 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 40,978 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine management lt on

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 40,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,398 miles

advise o/side rear brake readings low advise slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,788 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Sep 2011 33,788 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 31,724 miles

both front & rear brake discs pitted & worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,979 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 28,979 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,271 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,066 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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YKZ 9488 is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YKZ 9488, 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 YKZ 9488 registered?

YKZ 9488 is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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