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YA53 NMU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,844 mi
Last recorded94,844 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 NMU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 91,817 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,638 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 84,638 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,720 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2017 72,714 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 63,453 miles

condensation in both rear lamp units

Fail 14 Jan 2016 63,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

condensation in both rear lamp units

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,221 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 54,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres perished slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,079 miles

water ingress nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front discs rusty/pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,455 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,498 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 42,498 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,309 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,690 miles

front tyres going out of shape

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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YA53 NMU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YA53 NMU, 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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YA53 NMU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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