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YL53 SKN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,805 mi
Last recorded79,805 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 SKN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,805 miles

Emissions only just passed.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear boot floor and chassis legs corroding both sides.

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 79,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Emissions only just passed.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear boot floor and chassis legs corroding both sides.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 79,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,009 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,543 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,629 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,980 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,558 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,935 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 SKN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

YL53 SKN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is YL53 SKN safe to buy?

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