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YM04 DCX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,324 mi
Last recorded69,324 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 DCX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear disc slightly lipped

Fail 23 Aug 2013 66,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear disc slightly lipped and corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,014 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)

advise o/s/f wear on inner edge o/s/r getting low

Fail 26 Aug 2011 51,546 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,546 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 45,644 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 45,633 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,611 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 42,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,749 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 36,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,922 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
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YM04 DCX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YM04 DCX, 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 YM04 DCX registered?

YM04 DCX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is YM04 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 DCX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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