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YX04 UDS

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 UDS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 94,969 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills,chassis,suspension components (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,849 miles

DAMAGED NOTED BEHIND FRONT BUMPER

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

SILLS CORRODED

Fail 25 Jun 2015 94,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

DAMAGED NOTED BEHIND FRONT BUMPER

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

SILLS CORRODED

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,269 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 87,266 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,825 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

corrosion on sills/underbody sills

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,994 miles

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

corrosion on underbody sills

Pass 23 Apr 2011 80,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

e.m. light on

under body sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2009 74,613 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2008 71,013 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on inner wall

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

small cut on outer wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 65,565 miles

n/s/r sidelight outer inop (leds not working )

Fail 10 May 2007 65,565 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing inside edges 225/45/18wr

cut on sidewall n/s/f and o/s/r tyre 225/45/18wr

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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YX04 UDS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX04 UDS, 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 YX04 UDS registered?

YX04 UDS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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