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YD54 WPA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,261 mi
Last recorded61,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 WPA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 61,261 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 61,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 58,847 miles

advise front number plate

Fail 6 Jan 2018 58,846 miles

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

advise front number plate

Pass 22 Dec 2016 81,480 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 81,465 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 79,608 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch corroided (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer sill corroided

Offside Rear wheell arch slight corroshion

Offside outer sill slight corroishion

Fail 12 Dec 2015 79,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch corroided (6.1.A.1)

Nearside outer sill corroided

Offside Rear wheell arch slight corroshion

Offside outer sill slight corroishion

Pass 17 Dec 2014 78,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,905 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 76,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

sump pan corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 74,887 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre perishing

off side front tyre perishing

sump pan corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,091 miles

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

coolant level light on.

engine overheats.

water mist in o/s/r lamp unit.

Fail 30 May 2012 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

coolant level light on.

engine overheats.

water mist in o/s/r lamp unit.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,354 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,354 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,825 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 24,905 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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YD54 WPA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YD54 WPA, 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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YD54 WPA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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