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DV04 YJY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,257 mi
Last recorded58,257 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 YJY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 58,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,904 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 55,715 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front part of sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsf arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front part of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer sleeve joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,194 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joining to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear lights have water in

engine light on

osf fog light not working

Fail 8 Apr 2016 53,111 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joining to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear lights have water in

engine light on

osf fog light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,330 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

exhaust center section rear hanger not supporting exhaust

exhaust center to rear joint loose

Fail 20 Mar 2015 50,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

exhaust center section rear hanger not supporting exhaust

exhaust center to rear joint loose

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 47,359 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,511 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 16 Apr 2013 44,511 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 44,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 16 Mar 2012 40,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,033 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 37,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake balance high

water in head lamps

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,192 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)

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

condensation in o/s/r light

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,509 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,233 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 YJY 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 65%.

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 DV04 YJY, 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 YJY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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