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YV04 JCY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,490 mi
Last recorded45,490 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 JCY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,490 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 45,489 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,902 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,521 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 28,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,969 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 JCY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YV04 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

YV04 JCY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is YV04 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV04 JCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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