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YL53 YNB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,080 mi
Last recorded135,080 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 YNB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 135,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

brake disks slightly corroded

inner sills and vehicle chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear upper rear suspension arm inner bush has slight play

rear brake pads are worn close to the legal limit

rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 21 Apr 2012 135,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

brake disks slightly corroded

inner sills and vehicle chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear upper rear suspension arm inner bush has slight play

rear brake pads are worn close to the legal limit

rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2010 129,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 129,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 122,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 112,897 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 112,897 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 102,999 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 YNB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

YL53 YNB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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