MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leek but no excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nsf osf tyres worn on inner edges.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section. (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nsf osf tyres worn on inner edges.
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from rear clamp. (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nsf osf tyre worn on edges.
hammer found in engine bay
washer bottle light on dash
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine management light on
hammer found in engine bay
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
All tyres getting low on treads
Battery clamp missing
Both outter sill corroded on outside rear
Oil leak
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front wiper blades spliting
nearside front tyre side wall cut not showing cords
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG53 VYU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 WG53 VYU, 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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WG53 VYU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 January 2004.
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