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WF04 PHU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,147 mi
Last recorded89,147 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 PHU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,050 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,508 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 82,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust noisy Silencer (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 77,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,836 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 67,861 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,168 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 35,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,074 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 31,074 miles

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

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

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
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WF04 PHU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WF04 PHU, 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 WF04 PHU registered?

WF04 PHU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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