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YY54 BZP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,601 mi
Last recorded67,601 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 BZP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 67,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2024 67,574 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 63,702 miles

general corrosion to rear chassis/sill and all suspension component's

Pass 18 Oct 2022 63,303 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Moisture inside lamp

Offside Rear Outer Outer sill panel / wheel arch area corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 62,898 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 62,898 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,789 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Clamp missing from rear exhaust joint

Fail 12 Oct 2020 62,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Clamp missing from rear exhaust joint

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,927 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 58,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,676 miles

rerar tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 51,768 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,927 miles

nsr rim distorted

Fail 12 Oct 2012 41,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,314 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,031 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,071 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,564 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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YY54 BZP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY54 BZP, 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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YY54 BZP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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