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YS04 WXT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,902 mi
Last recorded54,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 WXT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 54,902 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 53,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,987 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 50,959 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 50,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,924 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,328 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,328 miles

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

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

offside rear sidelight has water in cluster

Fail 3 Nov 2010 36,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,550 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 32,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,688 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 7 May 2008 28,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,870 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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YS04 WXT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YS04 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

YS04 WXT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is YS04 WXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 WXT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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