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YJ04 NWD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,695 mi
Last recorded73,695 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 NWD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres are quite badly perished but nearside front is damaged on outer sidewall

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 12 Apr 2017 73,666 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,666 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,498 miles

corrosion on inside of rear sills

Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,878 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are starting to perish

nearside rear light lens has quite a lot of condensation

Fail 5 Jan 2015 72,872 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are starting to perish

both wiper blades are split but are still clearing windscreen

nearside rear light lens has quite a lot of condensation

Pass 15 May 2013 69,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 2 May 2012 65,684 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 65,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,262 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 27 Feb 2009 56,441 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,595 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 37,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YJ04 NWD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ04 NWD, 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 YJ04 NWD registered?

YJ04 NWD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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