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FV04 WVY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,514 mi
Last recorded62,514 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 WVY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,514 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2016 62,514 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,336 miles

Both front headlamps getting hazy

Both front tyres have slight abnormal wear

Emissions were eratic

Nearside rear light has condensation

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,951 miles

Both front tyres slight abnormal wear

Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,951 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Both front tyres slight abnormal wear

Pass 10 May 2013 39,977 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 38,223 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 30,818 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,088 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 26,630 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,165 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 25,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 24,262 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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FV04 WVY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV04 WVY, 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 FV04 WVY registered?

FV04 WVY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is FV04 WVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 WVY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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