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YJ04 NVV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,196 mi
Last recorded76,196 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 NVV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 76,196 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,073 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,255 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,378 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,852 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,383 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 50,380 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,526 miles

both front discs slight corrosion to insides

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,912 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,279 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,614 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,703 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 21,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 21,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YJ04 NVV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ04 NVV, 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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YJ04 NVV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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