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BF04 NFV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,638 mi
Last recorded71,638 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 NFV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,922 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 56,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 49,934 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,566 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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BF04 NFV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NFV, 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 NFV registered?

BF04 NFV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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