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YU53 UNG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,618 mi
Last recorded64,618 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 UNG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 64,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,520 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 48,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,932 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,497 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 17,392 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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YU53 UNG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YU53 UNG, 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 YU53 UNG registered?

YU53 UNG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 February 2004.

Is YU53 UNG safe to buy?

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