MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nearside of the vehicle has damage
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens damaged with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside of the vehicle has damage
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight leak of oil from rear diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear nearside and offside light unit has slight condensation, also offside slightly loose
undertrays and engine covers fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear lamp unit has damaged lens also slightly loose
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
nearside and offside front tyres has slight wear on the inner and outer edges
offside rear lamp unit has damaged lens
undertrays, engine covers and sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a cut ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))
nearside and offside front tyres has slight wear on the inner and outer edges
undertrays, engine covers and sill covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
front wiper blades starting to smear screen
nearside front tyre starting to wear low inner and outer edges (2mm)
offside front tyre starting to wear low inner edge (2mm)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall
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YG54 RXL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YG54 RXL, 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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YG54 RXL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2004.
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