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YS04 LMV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,954 mi
Last recorded45,954 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 LMV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 45,954 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt anchorage repair covered in sealant.

Offside Rear seat belt anchorage repair covered in sealant.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe badly corroded and all attached arms and linkages. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2020 45,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted missing fitting kit. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt anchorage repair covered in sealant.

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe badly corroded and all attached arms and linkages. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fitting kit fitted incorrectly.

Fail 23 Apr 2020 45,937 miles

Brake performance not tested osf caliper loose and osf brake pipe leaking(loose). (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested oil like mayo. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested lenses obviously discoloured due to age(yellowed). (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill/wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolts loose. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill/wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame badly corroded and all attached arms and linkages. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

socket still attached to nsr caliper .

Pass 4 Aug 2018 45,283 miles

Front number plate cracked

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Fail 4 Aug 2018 45,283 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 7 May 2016 44,383 miles

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

corrotion under vehicle

Fail 7 May 2016 44,383 miles

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

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

corrotion under vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,499 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 3 Apr 2014 40,404 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 40,404 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,766 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,216 miles

engine oil leak

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 30 Mar 2011 25,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all 4 brake disc,s poor condition

engine oil leak

ns rear outer brake pad worn thin

rear brakes uneven 24% ns low

slight brake judder to ns front

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 16 Feb 2011 25,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,411 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 10,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2007 10,667 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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YS04 LMV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YS04 LMV, 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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YS04 LMV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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