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YL53 NKO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,711 mi
Last recorded43,711 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NKO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,711 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 43,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,019 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,665 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,249 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)

rear exhaust clamp to rear silencer weakening

Fail 7 Feb 2012 26,249 miles

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

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

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)

rear exhaust clamp to rear silencer weakening

Pass 5 Jan 2011 16,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,103 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 13,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 8,871 miles

front registration plate security

slight water leak near thermostat housing

Fail 6 Jan 2009 8,871 miles

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

front registration plate security

slight water leak near thermostat housing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 3,523 miles

both front wiper blades split

front registration plate security

Fail 10 Jan 2008 3,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front wiper blades split

front registration plate security

Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,581 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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YL53 NKO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YL53 NKO, 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 YL53 NKO registered?

YL53 NKO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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