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FY04 NPP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,934 mi
Last recorded96,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 NPP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 96,934 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,581 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,175 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,727 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,674 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,804 miles

heat shields on exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,426 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,426 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 29,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 23,721 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FY04 NPP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FY04 NPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY04 NPP registered?

FY04 NPP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is FY04 NPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 NPP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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