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GW04 EHS

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,989 mi
Last recorded71,989 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 EHS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 69,909 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 9 May 2017 69,906 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 13 May 2016 66,549 miles

Nearside Rear 2.5 mm tread depth recorded

Fail 12 May 2016 66,550 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding significant reading at rbt no brake applied (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 2.5 mm tread depth recorded

Fail 19 May 2015 64,635 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 64,635 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,718 miles

slight drag nearside rear brake

Fail 23 May 2014 60,718 miles

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

slight drag nearside rear brake

Pass 17 May 2013 56,374 miles

rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 52,573 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 May 2011 48,397 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear discs corroded on iner faces

Pass 20 May 2010 43,164 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 36,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 22,684 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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GW04 EHS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GW04 EHS, 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 GW04 EHS registered?

GW04 EHS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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