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YL53 SJX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,190 mi
Last recorded103,190 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 SJX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 103,190 miles

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

sump leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,789 miles

Advise heat off the exhaust is burning the carpet inside the boot.

Advise slight binding to rear wheels.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 95,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise heat off the exhaust is burning the carpet inside the boot.

Advise slight binding to rear wheels.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,723 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,626 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,479 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 68,478 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,471 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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YL53 SJX 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 YL53 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

YL53 SJX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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