MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
fuel tank cover rusty
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.
rear exhaust rusty & slight blow.
all tyres low tread,slight exhaust blow & rusty by clamp.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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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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