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Y222 MJF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,461 mi
Last recorded47,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 MJF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 47,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 46,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 45,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 45,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 44,433 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,841 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,951 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 40,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,866 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,442 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,442 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,315 miles

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

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

wipers streak slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,945 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,439 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,643 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,124 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2009 19,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,414 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
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Y222 MJF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y222 MJF, 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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Y222 MJF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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