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YW04 UBA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,732 mi
Last recorded83,732 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 UBA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,732 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 83,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 73,613 miles

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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (also has sill covers fitted) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 73,613 miles

Coil spring mounting loose both rears have bolts missing from upper spring seat (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (also has sill covers fitted) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 73,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front inner tyers worn

off side front outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 73,586 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 20 Mar 2014 72,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,708 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cut side wall o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2013 70,497 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cut side wall o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,618 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 60,634 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,549 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Signs of possible spillage around brake master cylinder, recommend clean & re-inspect.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,897 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,781 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 37,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,254 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 25,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

engine covers and under body guards fitted tested as presented

minor chips to windscreen

underside of vehicle covered in mud tested as presented

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine covers and under body guards fitted tested as presented

minor chips to windscreen

underside of vehicle covered in mud tested as presented

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YW04 UBA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YW04 UBA, 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 YW04 UBA registered?

YW04 UBA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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