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YF04 DRV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,477 mi
Last recorded61,477 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 DRV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,477 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 61,315 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 61,315 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 61,235 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 61,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 61,228 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,787 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,663 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 57,663 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,105 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 55,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,127 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,871 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,250 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,440 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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YF04 DRV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YF04 DRV, 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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YF04 DRV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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