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W11 SHD

2004 Mazda RX8

White Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,016 mi
Last recorded62,016 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 SHD
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 62,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 61,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,948 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 60,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 60,890 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,063 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,177 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 55,168 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,790 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,076 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 40,240 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,240 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 34,707 miles

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s/r light unit condensated

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,868 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 28,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge

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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W11 SHD is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in White with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W11 SHD, 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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What year was W11 SHD registered?

W11 SHD is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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