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GW04 EAA

2004 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,986 mi
Last recorded28,986 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 EAA
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 28,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear inner brake disc worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside/offside inner and outer sills showing sign of corrosion. Both outer sills has covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 28,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear inner brake disc worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside/offside inner and outer sills showing sign of corrision. Both outer sills has covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 28,639 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Middle upper stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear inner brake disc worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside/offside inner and outer sills showing sign of corrision. Both outer sills has covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 28,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 28,199 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 28,199 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Adjustment needed (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 27,863 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 27,538 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front and rear brake pads over half worn.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 26,770 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 25,363 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jul 2014 22,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Aug 2013 21,612 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,931 miles

small chip in front screen.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,452 miles

both wiper blades split at ends

note all tyres 3mm tread depth/+front tyres worn on iner tread

Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,569 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,566 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,451 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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GW04 EAA is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GW04 EAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GW04 EAA is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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