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YL53 YNP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,868 mi
Last recorded54,868 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,868 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,868 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,251 miles

Centre and rear sections of exhaust in very poor condition due to corrosion.

Front brake pads are getting low, approx 80% worn. Also brake discs in poor condition with corrosion.

Nearside rear tyre presure was low and nail in tread.

Whole underside general heavy corrosion.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 54,250 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre and rear sections of exhaust in very poor condition due to corrosion.

Front brake pads are getting low, approx 80% worn. Also brake discs in poor condition with corrosion.

Nearside rear tyre presure was low and nail in tread.

Whole underside general heavy corrosion.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,401 miles

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)

wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2008 33,822 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,650 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 29,622 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

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 YNP 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 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 YNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 YNP registered?

YL53 YNP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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