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DN04 WTG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,703 mi
Last recorded87,703 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 WTG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2020 87,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,538 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,048 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,898 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 64,898 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,414 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no centre brake light

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have surface corrosion due to standing

slight corrosion to steel pipes in various places

Fail 10 Jul 2013 60,264 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs have surface corrosion due to standing

slight corrosion to steel pipes in various places

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,366 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,481 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)

both front tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2009 43,481 miles

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

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

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)

both front tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,497 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,683 miles

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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DN04 WTG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN04 WTG, 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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DN04 WTG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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