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YY04 VZT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,858 mi
Last recorded52,858 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VZT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 52,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rattle on exhaust when engine running

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated (cracking on sidewall)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 36,964 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 36,964 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 36,314 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2009 35,798 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2008 34,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 34,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,307 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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YY04 VZT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY04 VZT, 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 YY04 VZT registered?

YY04 VZT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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