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YC54 BZB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,284 mi
Last recorded86,284 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BZB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 86,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear light condenstation

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

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2019 86,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light condenstation

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

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,237 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,232 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,473 miles

Nearside & offside rear brake disc`s corroded & pitted

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 84,473 miles

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

Nearside & offside rear brake disc`s corroded & pitted

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,571 miles

Nearside and offside wipers split

Scuff to offside rear bumper

Small crack in offside screen

Fail 28 Jul 2014 78,564 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside wipers split

Scuff to offside rear bumper

Small crack in offside screen

Pass 20 Jul 2013 75,474 miles

Damage to offside rear bumper

Rear discs pitted

Sat Nav holder removed on test to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (Drivers View)

Small chip in screen zone ¬A¬

Fail 11 Jul 2013 75,471 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Damage to offside rear bumper

Front discs heavily corroded

Rear discs pitted

Sat Nav holder removed on test to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (Drivers View)

Small chip in screen zone ¬A¬

Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,538 miles

Damage to offside rear body

Front discs badly pitted on inner face

Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,538 miles

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

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

Damage to offside rear body

Front discs badly pitted on inner face

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2011 67,480 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,397 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 61,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 56,430 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

front brake disks pittid + corroded on inner faces

hand brake high

o/s/r brake disk scored on outer face

Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,747 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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YC54 BZB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC54 BZB, 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 YC54 BZB registered?

YC54 BZB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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