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BF04 NFU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,620 mi
Last recorded62,620 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 NFU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,620 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 55,432 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,613 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 38,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,250 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,337 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,051 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 19,542 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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BF04 NFU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF04 NFU, 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 BF04 NFU registered?

BF04 NFU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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