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YV04 EHS

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,210 mi
Last recorded38,210 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 EHS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 36,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 34,199 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 18 May 2012 34,199 miles

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

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

play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 14 May 2012 34,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

offside front tyre slight cracks

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,625 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 27,063 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 21,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,262 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Slight damage tp nearside front tyre outer wall and wheel rim

Pass 4 May 2007 10,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wall damaged slightly

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front and offside front tyres

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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YV04 EHS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YV04 EHS, 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 YV04 EHS registered?

YV04 EHS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is YV04 EHS safe to buy?

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