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YY04 NVL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,158 mi
Last recorded57,158 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 NVL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,088 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,087 miles

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front height sensor bracket broken

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,520 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,437 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,885 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,178 miles

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

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

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
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YY04 NVL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY04 NVL, 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 YY04 NVL registered?

YY04 NVL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YY04 NVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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