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YB04 KPJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,098 mi
Last recorded67,098 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 KPJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 61,680 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,890 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 60,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,610 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,600 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 45,960 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 45,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2011 38,110 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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YB04 KPJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

YB04 KPJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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