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YX54 LSL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,534 mi
Last recorded73,534 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 LSL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,534 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,591 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,591 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,969 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

wipers deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2013 61,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

wipers deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2012 55,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 42,630 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 45,621 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 65,620 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,609 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,858 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,642 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YX54 LSL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX54 LSL, 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 YX54 LSL registered?

YX54 LSL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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