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YS04 AVV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,516 mi
Last recorded75,516 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 AVV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,516 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 75,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation in n/s/r lamp lense

exhaust heat shields corroded

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

surface rust throughout under rear of vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2016 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation in n/s/r lamp lense

exhaust heat shields corroded

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

surface rust throughout under rear of vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,403 miles

Advise both rear antirollbar links.

Advise nearside rear light lens condensated.

Advise rear exaust u clamp corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,981 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 48,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,764 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 38,764 miles

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

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR OUTER SUDE LIGHT NOT WORKING (INNER IS WORKING)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,419 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,681 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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YS04 AVV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS04 AVV, 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 YS04 AVV registered?

YS04 AVV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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