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YB04 CKL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,938 mi
Last recorded102,938 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 CKL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 102,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 99,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,904 miles

Centre exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake disc discoloured

Offside rear tail pipe corroded and holed at silencer

Play in steering, suspect universal joint

Position of front registration plate and font

Rear silencer corroded/ deteriorated

Slight deterioration to multiple suspenion bushes

Suspect nearside rear brake binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 94,833 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Centre exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear brake disc discoloured

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

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

Offside rear tail pipe corroded and holed at silencer

Play in steering, suspect universal joint

Position of front registration plate and font

Rear silencer corroded/ deteriorated

Slight deterioration to multiple suspenion bushes

Suspect nearside rear brake binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,216 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,672 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,031 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,814 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 76,814 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 66,326 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 5 Oct 2009 66,326 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,179 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,571 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 37,571 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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)

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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YB04 CKL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB04 CKL, 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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What year was YB04 CKL registered?

YB04 CKL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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