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YL04 WBF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,313 mi
Last recorded101,313 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 WBF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 101,313 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 92,404 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,494 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r link bar

Fail 4 Dec 2013 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

brake fluid level below max

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/r link bar

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,150 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 75,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,154 miles

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

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

Water in near side rear lamp.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Water in near side rear lamp.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,434 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,639 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,289 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 43,289 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,634 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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YL04 WBF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL04 WBF, 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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YL04 WBF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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