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YW04 FOU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,054 mi
Last recorded65,054 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 FOU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,054 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,078 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 59,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,876 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 53,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,608 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,274 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,860 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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YW04 FOU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YW04 FOU, 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 YW04 FOU registered?

YW04 FOU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is YW04 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW04 FOU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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