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YW04 UBX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,654 mi
Last recorded46,654 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 UBX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 46,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,202 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 39,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 28,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,580 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YW04 UBX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW04 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

YW04 UBX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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