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YJ04 TAW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,137 mi
Last recorded75,137 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 TAW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 75,137 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO N/S AND THE O/S REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance not tested DUE TO THE N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH VERY BADLY WORN (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested DUE TO ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine FROM SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

COIL PACK SECURING STUD NUT BROKEN,COIL IS BEING SECURED WITH WIRE

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARLY TO THE CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,268 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,249 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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,076 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,741 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 52,143 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 52,137 miles

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

(1)all disc pads getting low.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,939 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 46,923 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 42,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,242 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,542 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,279 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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YJ04 TAW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black 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 YJ04 TAW, 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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YJ04 TAW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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