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DV04 YJP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,736 mi
Last recorded84,736 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 YJP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,736 miles

rear suspension frame and components corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,801 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,273 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 68,990 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

water in offside rear light

Pass 28 Jul 2012 59,185 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,553 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads low

offside and nearside rear tyres close to limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 May 2010 50,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,773 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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DV04 YJP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV04 YJP, 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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DV04 YJP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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