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YJ04 TCW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,762 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,125 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 86,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner valance (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner valance (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 66,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 66,963 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2015 64,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s door damaged

Pass 16 May 2014 56,473 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 56,473 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2013 44,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 44,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 44,514 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

coolant light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,849 miles

Rear silencer clamp broken but silencer still secure

Pass 26 May 2011 40,656 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 40,656 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 37,317 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 37,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,488 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,312 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,795 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 23,795 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 TCW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TCW, 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 TCW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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