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YP54 TKF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,160 mi
Last recorded71,160 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 TKF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,160 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,669 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)

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,326 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure both rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 61,301 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 61,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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)

Oil leak

engine light on

vehicle starting to corrode rear inner sill areas

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,931 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre has puncture non repairable

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

Rear headlight level sensor snapped from bracket

Underside of vehicle and sills corroded not perforated at time of test

Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f tyre has puncture non repairable

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear headlight level sensor snapped from bracket

Underside of vehicle and sills corroded not perforated at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,375 miles

High level brake light inop

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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2010 52,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

High level brake light inop

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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 45,910 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,864 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,864 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,434 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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YP54 TKF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YP54 TKF, 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 YP54 TKF registered?

YP54 TKF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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