MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,667 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Outer sill panel surface corrosion
Offside Front wheel arch corroded
underbody surface corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wing/wheel arch corroded
underbody surface corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front wing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to middle, behind bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper insecure along bottom edge.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Link broken. (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel arch corroded.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper insecure along bottom edge.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
sump pan corroded & leaking oil
Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s repeater lamp lense damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs corroded
rear discs starting to corrode
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YL53 NKX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 NKX, 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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YL53 NKX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 January 2004.
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