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YC54 FWM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,685 mi
Last recorded84,685 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 FWM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 84,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,529 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,318 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 84,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 83,307 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,823 miles

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

Oil leak SUMP ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 81,823 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak SUMP ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,812 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits sheat (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive sheat (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flour to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,563 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 80,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,783 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,680 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside sills corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear suspension position sensor inop

Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

cat heat shield corroded/loose

Fail 4 Nov 2014 78,910 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

cat heat shield corroded/loose

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,066 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 77,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,549 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,549 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,237 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,817 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 58,817 miles

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

Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,501 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 34,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,007 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 FWM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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