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YX53 EUW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,665 mi
Last recorded69,665 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 EUW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 69,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,175 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AT 3MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT ON INSIDE AND HAS CHUNK OUT OF SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP POOR BEAM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CHUNKS OUT OF SIDE WALL

OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Dec 2015

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning LIGHT ON DASH ,POWER ST FAILING (2.3.3a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AT 3MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT ON INSIDE AND HAS CHUNK OUT OF SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP POOR BEAM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CHUNKS OUT OF SIDE WALL

OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,670 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,424 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,241 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2008 40,539 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YX53 EUW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX53 EUW, 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 YX53 EUW registered?

YX53 EUW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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