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Y900 MRD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,004 mi
Last recorded63,004 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY900 MRD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 63,004 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 62,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,394 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 58,385 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill area. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,928 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 52,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system slightly rough slightly notchy (2.2.D.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sills slight flex when thumb pressure applied

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 1 Sep 2015 45,457 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system slightly rough slightly notchy (2.2.D.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer sills slight flex when thumb pressure applied

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Feb 2009 23,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,100 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,972 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 19,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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Y900 MRD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y900 MRD, 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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Y900 MRD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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