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CT04 YMA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,952 mi
Last recorded111,952 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 YMA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,952 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 111,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged flexible hose (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,658 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 110,658 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 102,449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,965 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 88,903 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 63,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,491 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,070 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 40,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,294 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,445 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,927 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,935 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 23,891 miles

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

tracking wear on both front tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,984 miles

nearside reartyre on 2mm offside reartyre on 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,288 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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CT04 YMA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CT04 YMA, 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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CT04 YMA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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