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WG04 UFE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,016 mi
Last recorded78,016 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 78,016 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 78,009 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.48% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,308 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output all 4 (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 67,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output all 4 (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,760 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,118 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 63,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 56,205 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 51,567 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 44,978 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,797 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,318 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 32,854 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 29,636 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 29,636 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake squeak

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 UFE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFE, 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 WG04 UFE registered?

WG04 UFE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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