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BA04 NFX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,430 mi
Last recorded75,430 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 NFX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 75,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 75,212 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,306 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 71,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,427 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 54,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,489 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 46,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,411 miles

front discs have been replaced

wipers split, centre stop light in opp, front discs corroded, floor to sills, facing panles corroded, rear brakes bind slightly, osr shock damp to limit tested wet

Fail 11 Apr 2013 43,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front judder to limit

wipers split, centre stop light in opp, front discs corroded, floor to sills, facing panles corroded, rear brakes bind slightly, osr shock damp to limit tested wet

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,929 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,278 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,510 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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BA04 NFX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BA04 NFX, 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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BA04 NFX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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