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WG53 VYU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VYU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 103,201 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leek but no excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,269 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf osf tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 28 Oct 2017 93,269 miles

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.

Fail 8 Oct 2017 92,462 miles

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.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,198 miles

hammer found in engine bay

washer bottle light on dash

Fail 15 Oct 2016 88,158 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 87,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,826 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,786 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 61,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,933 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,117 miles

front wiper blades spliting

nearside front tyre side wall cut not showing cords

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,570 miles

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?

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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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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