MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear under side rusting
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (7.1.2)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inter sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inter sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear under side rusting
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre side wall perished
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front and rear suspension componets corroded
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front and rear suspension componets corroded
rear exhaust clamp missing,but still supported
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all rear suspension componants have corrosion
rear brake discs have corrosion and minor pitting
rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all rear suspension componants have corrosion
rear brake discs have corrosion and minor pitting
rear brake pads wearing low
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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YA04 SXL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 YA04 SXL, 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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YA04 SXL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2004.
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