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WF04 VTM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,714 mi
Last recorded72,714 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 VTM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,714 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 72,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,676 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,151 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 65,115 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 61,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around spark plug could be leaking from spark plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front abs pump weeping

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,384 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,814 miles

Front front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,090 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to front discs

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,523 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,383 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,109 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,239 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 13 Apr 2010 24,045 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,703 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,847 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
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WF04 VTM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

WF04 VTM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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