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YY04 RXB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,297 mi
Last recorded93,297 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,297 miles

All four wheelarchs

Both rear lower sills are weak with corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS headlight lens frosted

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,137 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 77,723 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,446 miles

fuel tank cover rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2014 75,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rusty,front brake discs inner sides worn,fuel tank cover rusty.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,594 miles

rear exhaust rusty & slight blow.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,043 miles

all tyres low tread,slight exhaust blow & rusty by clamp.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,374 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC'S GOING RUSTY ON OUTER FACE

FRONT SUB FRAME GOING RUSTY

REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

REAR SUB FRAME GOING RUSTY

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

UNDER BODY RUST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 50,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC'S GOING RUSTY ON OUTER FACE

FRONT SUB FRAME GOING RUSTY

REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

REAR SUB FRAME GOING RUSTY

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

UNDER BODY RUST

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 49,358 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 49,358 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 49,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

battery very weak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,825 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 46,825 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 41,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,498 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YY04 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY04 RXB, 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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YY04 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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