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YY04 RXJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,602 mi
Last recorded46,602 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 RXJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,602 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated/corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both sills corroded/deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,318 miles

corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2017 43,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,088 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 41,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,851 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 38,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,808 miles

2x sills starting to corode

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,003 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 30,003 miles

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,304 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,872 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 24,872 miles

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

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2008 21,673 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,060 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
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YY04 RXJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RXJ, 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 YY04 RXJ registered?

YY04 RXJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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