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YC54 NFR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 NFR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 79,731 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 79,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,024 miles

air bag light on

exhaust rusty

interior mirror loose

offside front tyre stepped on inner edge

offside rear seal damage

offside rear worn to 2mm on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2010 78,024 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

air bag light on

exhaust rusty

interior mirror loose

offside front tyre stepped on inner edge

offside rear seal damage

offside rear worn to 2mm on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,047 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,362 miles

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)

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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YC54 NFR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC54 NFR, 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 YC54 NFR registered?

YC54 NFR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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