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YF04 JCZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,109 mi
Last recorded111,109 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 111,109 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 111,101 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 107,127 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 102,520 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure INNER SILL (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 102,510 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure INNER SILL (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 97,985 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 97,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 94,657 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 90,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,205 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 80,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,087 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall has damage

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,578 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,249 miles

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

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

nsf sill corroded

osr tyre cut to cord

Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nsf sill corroded

osr tyre cut to cord

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,435 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 65,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,181 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 62,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,431 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 42,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 31,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 21,552 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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YF04 JCZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JCZ, 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 YF04 JCZ registered?

YF04 JCZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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