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WG04 MKX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,524 mi
Last recorded70,524 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 MKX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 70,524 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,646 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 2 Dec 2015 68,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brakes imbalanced

Fail 4 Dec 2014 57,380 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,995 miles

advise corrosion to front and rear brake discs

both front tyres on approx 3mm and has deterioration in tread (cracks/splits)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,223 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing (note exhaust not blowing nor is it insecure

very slight brake bind from nearside front

Fail 6 Sep 2011 46,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear exhaust clamp missing (note exhaust not blowing nor is it insecure

very slight brake bind from nearside front

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,182 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

advise surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 14 May 2008 37,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 27,427 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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WG04 MKX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WG04 MKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG04 MKX registered?

WG04 MKX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is WG04 MKX safe to buy?

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