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YD04 LUY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 LUY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 69,686 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsr & osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

underbody surface rust

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,393 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 62,393 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 55,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,004 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,614 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 28 Feb 2017 53,614 miles

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jan 2017 53,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45 % (3.7.B.5b)

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

osf wheel binding disc over heated

under side heavily under sealed all over hiding rust/ sils corroded under plastic trim / suspension corroded

all tyres crcking all over perished

Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 47,367 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 46,251 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 43,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 36,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 34,618 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,834 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,807 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,085 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,693 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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YD04 LUY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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