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YB04 WBT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,536 mi
Last recorded92,536 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 WBT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 92,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 91,403 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 90,518 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2021 89,251 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,627 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2019 85,499 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sille(Marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sille(Marked). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Porous sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union with flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

No reverse lights working.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At union with flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 80,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer parts of tred (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine & gearbox area ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 79,881 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 69,551 miles

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

rear multi link suspension has surface corrosion

slight engine oil leak at time of test

Fail 12 May 2016 69,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear multi link suspension has surface corrosion

slight engine oil leak at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,687 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 50,458 miles

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear tyres are starting to split on the inner walls.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 50,458 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear tyres are starting to split on the inner walls.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,777 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 46,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,604 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,981 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 34,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2008 30,880 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 26,614 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 26,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 WBT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBT, 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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YB04 WBT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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