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YV04 HZJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,835 mi
Last recorded36,835 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 HZJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,862 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 27,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,791 miles

light corrosion started on both under sills at rear and on o/s front to rear brake pipe under o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,780 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,095 miles

front brake pads approaching low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes squeaking

Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,102 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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YV04 HZJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ registered?

YV04 HZJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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