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WG53 VYW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,510 mi
Last recorded83,510 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 VYW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,510 miles

some light underside corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,722 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked 225/45/18

Fail 5 Jul 2014 81,717 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked 225/45/18

Pass 29 Jun 2013 79,687 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,255 miles

ns rear light unit full of condensation

Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

ns rear light unit full of condensation

os rear inner side light inop

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake disc.s worn

ns rear light unit has condensation

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake disc.s worn

ns rear light unit has condensation

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,604 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 74,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,434 miles

rear pads getting low. near side

rear tyres getting low. centre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 67,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,214 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside wiper blade spliting

Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,826 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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WG53 VYW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WG53 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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