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DA04 YDF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,716 mi
Last recorded90,716 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 YDF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 90,716 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 90,708 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessively high possible damage gas analyzer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,147 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 84,133 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre deflated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 81,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,078 miles

All under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,438 miles

Steering system slightly tight Lumpy (suspect lower uj corrodded)no play found (2.2.D.1)

Under side of vehicle generally corrodded but solid

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,305 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,150 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,159 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,976 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 58,976 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 52,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box baffles are loose.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 May 2009 46,951 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,443 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 36,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads low

Pass 16 May 2007 32,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 32,090 miles

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

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

both front tyres hava unusual wear on outer edge

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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DA04 YDF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA04 YDF, 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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DA04 YDF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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