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YX04 ZWF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,215 mi
Last recorded36,215 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 ZWF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,215 miles

both front tyres starting to perish.

exhaust clamp at rear heavily corroded.

security of rear exhaust.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 36,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres starting to perish.

exhaust clamp at rear heavily corroded.

security of rear exhaust.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,166 miles

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

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

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

N/s rack gaiter has slight seepage

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,581 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,292 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,035 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 30,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,440 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,950 miles

n/s wiper starting to smear windscreen

Fail 4 May 2007 19,950 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s wiper starting to smear windscreen

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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YX04 ZWF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX04 ZWF, 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 YX04 ZWF registered?

YX04 ZWF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is YX04 ZWF safe to buy?

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