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YF04 NLK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,383 mi
Last recorded92,383 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 NLK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,383 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,370 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,185 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,134 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 79,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,888 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,888 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,352 miles

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 4 May 2011 53,409 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 53,409 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,717 miles

damage to front windscreen.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,632 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

both rear tyres are cracking on the tyre wall

Pass 10 May 2007 27,188 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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YF04 NLK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF04 NLK, 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 YF04 NLK registered?

YF04 NLK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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