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YH04 FWA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,962 mi
Last recorded91,962 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FWA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 90,197 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre sidewalls damaged

rear exhaust silencer clamp broken

slight bind on Nearside front brake

rear tyres inner sidewalls deep cuts/splits

Pass 6 Feb 2013 85,410 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,408 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 80,152 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

recommend replacement o/s/f outer antiroll bar drop link

Pass 26 Nov 2011 80,152 miles

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

recommend replacement o/s/f outer antiroll bar drop link

Pass 19 Jun 2010 65,164 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 59,832 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,079 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,471 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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YH04 FWA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH04 FWA, 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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YH04 FWA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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