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YB04 WBU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,185 mi
Last recorded81,185 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 WBU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,842 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,067 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 62,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,311 miles

Exhaust back box clamp broken

Exhaust cat heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 58,311 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust back box clamp broken

Exhaust cat heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,607 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 38,345 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 34,302 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 34,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,707 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 WBU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

YB04 WBU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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