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YD04 HDJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,778 mi
Last recorded56,778 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 HDJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 56,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,792 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2015 47,914 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,908 miles

very slight binding offside front and offside rear

Fail 16 Jan 2014 45,908 miles

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

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

very slight binding offside front and offside rear

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight in balance in front brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,967 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,637 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,883 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,613 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 36,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,142 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
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YD04 HDJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD04 HDJ, 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 YD04 HDJ registered?

YD04 HDJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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