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YC54 ESY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,228 mi
Last recorded94,228 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 ESY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,228 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheel arches and boot lid corroded

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle including all suspension components

Fail 7 Dec 2020 94,228 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

both rear wheel arches and boot lid corroded

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle including all suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2019 91,353 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp levelling warning lamp illuminated

heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2019 91,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp levelling warning lamp illuminated

heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,637 miles

headlamp levelling fault lamp illuminated

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and rear suspension components

rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering column lower universal joint

Fail 27 Nov 2018 87,637 miles

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

headlamp levelling fault lamp illuminated

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and rear suspension components

rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering column lower universal joint

Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,815 miles

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

eml on

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak

underside corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2017 82,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

front number plate deteriorated

oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Fail 29 Nov 2016 77,388 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,645 miles

All Tyres Perished

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 72,645 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All Tyres Perished

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,413 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,367 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 55,367 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,555 miles

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

engine very hard to get going everytime switched off

Fail 14 Dec 2009 50,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine very hard to get going everytime switched off

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,169 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,552 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 33,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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 ESY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ESY, 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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YC54 ESY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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