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YE04 FKB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,987 mi
Last recorded54,987 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 FKB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 54,987 miles

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

all of underbody corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 52,370 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 41,236 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 37,120 miles

Rear General underbody condition corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,717 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,967 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 31,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,266 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,697 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 21,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 20,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,696 miles

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

front both tyres inner side is worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 17,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 11,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 417 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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YE04 FKB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YE04 FKB, 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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YE04 FKB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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