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YL53 NLP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,567 mi
Last recorded107,567 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NLP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 107,567 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 107,320 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

fine cracks in tread all of tyres no cords exposed.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

small cracks in windscreen at nearside and centre.

tread worn lumpy on inner edge of both rear tyres.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 90,497 miles

Chip in centre of windscreen

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Exhaust clamp corroded at rear

Small hole in o/s outer sill panel at rear

Fail 2 Oct 2007 72,091 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyre's worn to 3mm

small crack in windscreen at nearside.

small puncture hole in outer sill at offside rear.

tread worn lumpy on inner edge of offside front tyre.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 72,091 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre's worn to 3mm

small crack in windscreen at nearside.

small puncture hole in outer sill at offside rear.

tread worn lumpy on inner edge of offside front tyre.

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 NLP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

YL53 NLP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is YL53 NLP safe to buy?

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