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YM04 DFU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,478 mi
Last recorded77,478 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 DFU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,478 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake disc pitted

Fail 10 Nov 2018 77,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake disc pitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 May 2017 69,113 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 69,113 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 69,071 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill rotten (6.1.B.2)

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

various rusty chassis components

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,346 miles

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

eml on

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,798 miles

Coolant light on

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,795 miles

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

Coolant light on

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 57,608 miles

advise drivers side front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 55,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 55,024 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 52,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 47,920 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads wearing low (inner pads)

oil leak sump area

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2009 36,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in offside rear lamp unit

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 29 Apr 2009 36,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in offside rear lamp unit

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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 13 May 2008 30,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 23,834 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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YM04 DFU 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 63.2%.

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 YM04 DFU, 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 YM04 DFU registered?

YM04 DFU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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