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YX04 NRF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,209 mi
Last recorded67,209 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 NRF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 67,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 65,521 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 65,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,802 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,781 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 59,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,234 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,459 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,060 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre tread lifting on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2013 49,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre tread lifting on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,308 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,862 miles

both front washer jets poor ok for test.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,321 miles

front discs corroded ok for test

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

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

front washer jets poor ok for test

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,474 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,623 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 24,623 miles

Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YX04 NRF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YX04 NRF, 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 YX04 NRF registered?

YX04 NRF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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