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YU54 XLV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,995 mi
Last recorded77,995 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XLV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 77,995 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 77,995 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured NEARSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (1.8)

Stop lamp not working CENTRE (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 76,986 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 76,976 miles

coil spring broken NEARSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,709 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,080 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,994 miles

centre to rear section of exhaust clamp missing but system secure and not blowing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,956 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 47,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,799 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,799 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 36,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,751 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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YU54 XLV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YU54 XLV, 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 YU54 XLV registered?

YU54 XLV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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