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YY04 ZWS

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 ZWS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,201 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 mm.

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and has surface cracking in tread area.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 60,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,071 miles

slight surface corrosion rear brake discs inner surfaces

exhaust heat shield around cat loose

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,530 miles

Offside Front washer jet partly blocked

both rear tie rod joints gaitors perished

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Aug 2017 59,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front washer jet partly blocked

both rear tie rod joints gaitors perished

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,275 miles

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Fail 11 Jan 2016 58,158 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)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

nail in o/s/r tyre inner shoulder

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust shields deteriorated

scaly rust to front & rear suspensions

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,114 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

catalyst heatshield loose and rattling - corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken - corrded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 51,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

catalyst heatshield loose and rattling - corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken - corrded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,501 miles

exhaust has minor surface corrosion front to rear

Fail 20 Aug 2012 42,499 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust has minor surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,914 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,018 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 30,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2008 22,234 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 22,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 16,758 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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YY04 ZWS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

YY04 ZWS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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