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YV04 HRD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,969 mi
Last recorded60,969 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 HRD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 60,969 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 60,967 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 60,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,395 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,274 miles

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

air bag light

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,715 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,903 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,903 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 36,058 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,058 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,398 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 29,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,642 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,986 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 HRD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

YV04 HRD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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