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YS04 WXX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,268 mi
Last recorded83,268 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 WXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 83,260 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,962 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 79,956 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,035 miles

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,297 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,860 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Offside outer sill has extensive corrosion

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 67,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Handbrake only just met requirements

Offside outer sill has extensive corrosion

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 60,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 56,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,987 miles

vehicle only just passed emmissions and lambda very slow at switching

Fail 16 Sep 2013 51,987 miles

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

vehicle only just passed emmissions and lambda very slow at switching

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,663 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,721 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 39,721 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,696 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,623 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
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YS04 WXX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXX, 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 YS04 WXX registered?

YS04 WXX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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