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YR04 ZFC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,847 mi
Last recorded49,847 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 ZFC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,847 miles

rear brake pipes corroded at flexis

bind o/s front hub

e/m/l on engine in limp mode

engine oil leak sump corroded

general underside corrosion suspension subframes rear inner sills and outer sills

o/s rear park brake effort slightly low

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2016 49,842 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

e/m/l light on engine in limp mode

engine oil leak sump corroded

general under side corrosion suspensions subframes rear inner sills outer sills

o/s park brake slightly low in effort

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes corroded at flexis

slight bind in o/s front hub

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,120 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2015 49,117 miles

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

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

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

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2015 48,733 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,808 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,793 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,014 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 41,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 39,171 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,392 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,329 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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YR04 ZFC 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 71.4%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

YR04 ZFC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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