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WG04 YVF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,856 mi
Last recorded82,856 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 YVF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,856 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE ADVANCED CORROSION ON THEM

BOTH INNER SILLS/FLOOR HAVE CORROSION

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE ADVANCED CORROSION ON THEM

BOTH INNER SILLS/FLOOR HAVE CORROSION

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,073 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 76,517 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,258 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,280 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 68,280 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 67,810 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 67,806 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,127 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 50,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,890 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,243 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 26,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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WG04 YVF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

WG04 YVF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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