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NV54 KKU

2004 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 KKU
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,974 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,176 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner treads slightly uneven

Fail 8 Oct 2014 80,176 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres wearing inner treads slightly uneven

Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 80,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

warning light on oil/water?

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,444 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,213 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,270 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,842 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 51,584 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 46,196 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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NV54 KKU is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV54 KKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV54 KKU is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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