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YF04 YXV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,932 mi
Last recorded73,932 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YXV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 73,932 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber not attached. (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch areas. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch areas. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster condensated.

brake fluid low.

damage to rear bumper.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

outer sill covers fitted.

outer sills damaged.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,978 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 67,978 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,041 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 44,875 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 44,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 38,376 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,685 miles

both rear brake disc inner faces badly pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2010 35,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake disc inner faces badly pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,657 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 32,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,850 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 21,382 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 YXV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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