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YR04 PFK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 PFK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,154 miles

chunk from n/s/f tyre wall

engine warning light on

inner sills corroded

radiator warning symbol ?

water in rear lights

Fail 21 Nov 2013 87,154 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)

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

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

catalyst corroded / rattling

chunk from n/s/f tyre wall

engine warning light on

inner sills corroded

radiator warning symbol ?

water in rear lights

Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,523 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,171 miles

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

just past emissionns

Fail 19 Aug 2010 82,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 81,782 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 81,782 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 2 Mar 2009 77,067 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,997 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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YR04 PFK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR04 PFK, 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 YR04 PFK registered?

YR04 PFK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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