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YM04 DFL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 DFL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2015 83,850 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp missing (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

heavy oil leak engine

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,113 miles

rear b/pads look low

Fail 25 Sep 2014 79,112 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear b/pads look low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,376 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,376 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,120 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,734 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,335 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 DFL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YM04 DFL, 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 YM04 DFL registered?

YM04 DFL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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