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YB04 WCE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,850 mi
Last recorded37,850 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 37,850 miles

under side and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 37,844 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side and suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 36,951 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2023 36,945 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2022 34,860 miles

both rear tyres are cracked within tread grooves.

underbody and suspension components has extensive surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 34,850 miles

both rear tyres have cracking within tread grooves .

Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,820 miles

underside of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,725 miles

All four tyres perished and cracking in tread

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 34,719 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All four tyres perished and cracking in tread

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 34,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres slightly perished

both front brake discs pitted

underside of vehicle rusting

Fail 22 Jun 2017 34,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

Underneath rusting throughout

Pass 2 Jul 2016 34,179 miles

Underneath rusting throughout

Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,011 miles

UNDERNEATH RUSTING THROUGHOUT

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,852 miles

UNDERBODY STARTING TO RUST, SUSPENSION, STEERING, AND BRAKE COMPONENTS RUSTING, EXHAUST RUSTING, FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS WORN

Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,777 miles

FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS WORN, ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING, FLEXI BRAKE HOSES FERRULES STARTING TO RUST

Pass 30 Jun 2012 33,733 miles

UNDERNEATH RUSTING

Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,529 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,774 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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
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YB04 WCE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

YB04 WCE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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