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YC04 VSJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,050 mi
Last recorded58,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VSJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,050 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 58,015 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CONDENSATED

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 55,350 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME

CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE REA LAMP UNIT CONDENSATED.

Steering system slightly tight HEAVY TURNING RIGHT (2.2.D.1)

UNDERSIDE BADLY CORRODED

Fail 17 May 2018 55,340 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

CORROSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME

CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE REA LAMP UNIT CONDENSATED.

Steering system slightly tight HEAVY TURNING RIGHT (2.2.D.1)

UNDERSIDE BADLY CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2017 53,666 miles

underneath has plenty of corrosion spots

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,060 miles

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places and in need of attention

Fail 14 Apr 2016 53,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places and in need of attention

Pass 3 Apr 2015 52,134 miles

ALL TYRES PERRISHED

Coolant leak

Corrosion To Underside And Rear Subframe

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

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)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 52,123 miles

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

ALL TYRES PERRISHED

Coolant leak

Corrosion To Underside And Rear Subframe

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,312 miles

All tyres cracked and perrished in tread area.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 45,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,170 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,557 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,206 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YC04 VSJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC04 VSJ, 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 YC04 VSJ registered?

YC04 VSJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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