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YJ04 ZOG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,276 mi
Last recorded75,276 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 ZOG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,276 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi/s (1.1.11 (c))

power steering heavier when turning the wheel to the right.

underside of vehicle including sills and suspension components have surface rust

Fail 23 Aug 2018 75,276 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads look to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexi/s (1.1.11 (c))

power steering heavier when turning the wheel to the right.

underside of vehicle including sills and suspension components have surface rust

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,566 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 71,566 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,508 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,803 miles

this vehicle has been welded and undersealed

Fail 28 Jul 2015 59,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,752 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 57,750 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,149 miles

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

Oil leak present on underside of engine

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,582 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 29 Jun 2010 47,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,407 miles

water in nearside rear lamp lens

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,261 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 ZOG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZOG, 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 ZOG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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