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YL53 NKX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

61,667 mi
Last recorded61,667 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NKX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 61,667 miles

Front Outer sill panel surface corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2023 61,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,960 miles

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))

Fail 24 May 2022 56,945 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2021 51,654 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2021 51,653 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2020 47,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 May 2020 47,062 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 42,460 miles

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))

Fail 13 May 2019 42,459 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2018 37,631 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 36,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 36,261 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 36,252 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 33,824 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,286 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 30,612 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 28,486 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 28,485 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 27,972 miles

O/s repeater lamp lense damaged

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

front discs corroded

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 29 Dec 2011 25,512 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,287 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 24,287 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,278 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 3 Dec 2009 22,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,696 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,684 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 18,684 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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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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