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YM04 LPL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,197 mi
Last recorded76,197 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2016 76,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

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

emissions not tested

engine and coolant light on

underside corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,702 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2014 72,702 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,174 miles

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

engine warning lamp on in dash

heatshield around catalytric converter & front pipe in poor condition

o/s + n/s/r suspension arms corroded

surface corrosion in rear sub-frame

Fail 23 Dec 2013 66,174 miles

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

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

engine warning lamp on in dash

heatshield around catalytric converter & front pipe in poor condition

o/s + n/s/r suspension arms corroded

surface corrosion in rear sub-frame

Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,905 miles

surface corrosion in all metal brake pipes & rear suspension

Fail 17 Dec 2012 57,888 miles

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

exhaust centre pipe to tail box clamp excessively corroded but exhaust not insecure

surface corrosion in all metal brake pipes & rear suspension

Pass 3 Dec 2011 50,380 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 50,380 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,356 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,859 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,665 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 31,665 miles

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

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

handbrake travel but just ok for mot test

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,318 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in thread

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 LPL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LPL, 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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YM04 LPL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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