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YG04 WZJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,100 mi
Last recorded68,100 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 WZJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,638 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,289 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 59,289 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,169 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cracks in tread

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant warning on dash

Fail 11 Feb 2014 53,054 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant warning on dash

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged, no cord showing

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,434 miles

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

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre not to cords

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,403 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 15,498 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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YG04 WZJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG04 WZJ, 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 YG04 WZJ registered?

YG04 WZJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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