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YY54 KZZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,240 mi
Last recorded76,240 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 KZZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,240 miles

Cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre, not exposing cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,773 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 71,766 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,381 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 62,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 57,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

water in offside rear light unit

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,208 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,765 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 42,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,176 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YY54 KZZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YY54 KZZ, 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 YY54 KZZ registered?

YY54 KZZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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