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YX54 WYU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,829 mi
Last recorded87,829 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 WYU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,829 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension components corroded

engine management warning light on

near side side repeater lens cover missing

offside rear tyre has minor damage to outer wall

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,719 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension components and prescribed areas are corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

minor damage to offside rear wheel and outer wall of offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre inflated before brake roller test

Fail 3 Mar 2016 85,718 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

minor damage to offside rear wheel and outer wall of offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre inflated before brake roller test

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,679 miles

Nail in o\s\r tyre.

Rear brake discs pitted with corosion

front brake pads 75% worn.

slight play o\s\r anti-rollbar link.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 82,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nail in o\s\r tyre.

Rear brake discs pitted with corosion

front brake pads 75% worn.

slight play o\s\r anti-rollbar link.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,153 miles

Alot of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Alot of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,647 miles

Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald inner edge

oil level low

slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Fail 28 Sep 2012 76,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald inner edge

oil level low

slight corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,018 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,724 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 50,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 32,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,170 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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YX54 WYU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX54 WYU, 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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YX54 WYU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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