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YL53 EJF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,313 mi
Last recorded78,313 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 EJF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,313 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 78,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle going to rear (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2016 75,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to Nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Nearside and offside chassis (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,415 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,141 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,141 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,897 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,002 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,223 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 49,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 40,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,707 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,035 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,357 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 29,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 16 Jan 2007 23,542 miles

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)

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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YL53 EJF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YL53 EJF, 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 YL53 EJF registered?

YL53 EJF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 January 2004.

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