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YM04 WPW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,336 mi
Last recorded100,336 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 WPW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,336 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion to vehicle and components.

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside & offside sill repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Welding repairs undersealed. Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 20 Aug 2024 100,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion to vehicle and components.

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside & offside sill repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 23 Aug 2023 99,195 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 99,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 99,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPE TO FLEXY PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY BRAKE PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY BRAKE PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 95,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,713 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 93,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 91,744 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,398 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,668 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,414 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,802 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,581 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear inner shoulder

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,051 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,787 miles

advise nearside and offside front tyres.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,784 miles

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 19 Jun 2007 35,958 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 35,958 miles

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

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

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 WPW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YM04 WPW, 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 WPW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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