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AP53 NRX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,961 mi
Last recorded73,961 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,961 miles

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

all tyres 1.6mm to 2mm

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,683 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly lipped & worn.

O/s/f repeater lamp lens broken.

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 70,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Front & rear brake discs slightly lipped & worn.

O/s/f repeater lamp lens broken.

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

Pass 21 May 2011 65,150 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2011 65,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 55,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 47,515 miles

4 wheel alinement may be need as all tyres are worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,608 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 39,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,680 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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AP53 NRX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP53 NRX, 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 AP53 NRX registered?

AP53 NRX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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