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YU04 UEF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,681 mi
Last recorded64,681 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 UEF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,681 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 64,681 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Feb 2013 54,735 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,622 miles

tyre treads cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,874 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,728 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,767 miles

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

Nail In O/SRear Tyre

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

Rear Disc Faces Corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,405 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,043 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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YU04 UEF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YU04 UEF, 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 YU04 UEF registered?

YU04 UEF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YU04 UEF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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