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YC53 NHZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,181 mi
Last recorded107,181 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 NHZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 107,181 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,503 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 93,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 91,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 91,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 90,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,125 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,284 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 58,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,329 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YC53 NHZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC53 NHZ, 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 YC53 NHZ registered?

YC53 NHZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is YC53 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 NHZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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