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YV04 EUX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,214 mi
Last recorded64,214 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,850 miles

advise general corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,961 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 60,959 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,717 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 60,717 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,123 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,686 miles

Exhaust clamp to rear silencer fractured and heavily corroded

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,835 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,245 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 37,245 miles

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

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2008 32,205 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

offside wiper blade smeary

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,567 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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YV04 EUX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EUX, 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 EUX registered?

YV04 EUX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YV04 EUX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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