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YK04 EBX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

114,659 mi
Last recorded114,659 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 EBX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,659 miles

both headlamps tarnishing

both rear lamp lenses damaged

brake fluid level close to minimum level

front brake pads wearing low

handbrake travel

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside repeater lenses damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2016 64,188 miles

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

both headlamps tarnishing

both rear lamp lenses damaged

brake fluid level close to minimum level

front brake pads wearing low

handbrake travel

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside repeater lenses damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,846 miles

both headlamps tarnishing

both rear lamp lenzes condensated

both wing repeater lamp lenses

offside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 10 Feb 2015 61,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both headlamps tarnishing

both rear lamp lenzes condensated

both wing repeater lamp lenses

offside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 16 Jan 2015 61,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 58,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s front sidemarker damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,352 miles

n/s front sidemarker damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,331 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 55,305 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 51,993 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2011 51,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,228 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,368 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 31,367 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 28,498 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 28,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,062 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 23,062 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edges poss tracking fault.

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
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YK04 EBX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 YK04 EBX, 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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What year was YK04 EBX registered?

YK04 EBX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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