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DY54 NYH

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,755 mi
Last recorded68,755 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 NYH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,755 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 68,754 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,023 miles

Front windscreen wipers slightly worn.

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 62,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,249 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,307 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,307 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,201 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 41,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 41,592 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,358 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 20,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 20,605 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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DY54 NYH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY54 NYH, 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 DY54 NYH registered?

DY54 NYH is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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