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YY54 SLZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,319 mi
Last recorded66,319 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 SLZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 66,319 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,201 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,316 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,463 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,346 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,408 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 36,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YY54 SLZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY54 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

YY54 SLZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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