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WG54 DDJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,333 mi
Last recorded63,333 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DDJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,333 miles

battery secured by cable ties

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion offside and nearside inner sills

corrosion offside and nearside rear chassis

exhaust heat shield around cat loose

exhaust system noisy

front coil springs rusty

front number plate unstuck either end but not insecure

nearside headlamp washer jet catching on number plate when returning

noth rear brake pipes rusty

offside front and nearside front side repeaters have been sprayed just about showing amber light

plastic trims fitted to outer sills

rear coil springs rusty

screen chipped

slight exhaust leaks

various oil leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,376 miles

both rear brake pipes are rusty

both rear tyres are cracked on the treads

both side repeaters have been sprayed now just about show amber light

chips in screen

front and rear coil springs are rusty

front discs are pitted and corroded on inner faces

front number plate has come unstuck at either end, it is not inseucre just loose at the ends

front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

nearside front tyre is slightly mishaped on the inner wall

nearside head lamp washer jet catches the number plate when retracting

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills

rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

several oil leaks

slight leak from rear exhaust join

surface corrosion both inner sills

surface corrosion both outer sills

the noise from the exhaust is loud but reasonable

Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

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

both rear brake pipes are rusty

both rear tyres are cracked on the treads

both side repeaters have been sprayed now just about show amber light

chips in screen

front and rear coil springs are rusty

front discs are pitted and corroded on inner faces

front number plate has come unstuck at either end, it is not inseucre just loose at the ends

front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

nearside front tyre is slightly mishaped on the inner wall

nearside head lamp washer jet catches the number plate when retracting

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills

rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

several oil leaks

slight leak from rear exhaust join

surface corrosion both inner sills

surface corrosion both outer sills

the noise from the exhaust is loud but reasonable

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,874 miles

all coil springs corroded

battery slighty insecure

chip in windscreen

front disc corroded

front number plate slighty insecure

side repeaters have smoked effect on

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

verious engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,624 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear lamps misty through condensation

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

front number slightly loose on edges,but still secure

front sunstrip borderline limit

nearside and offside wing repeaters painted black slightly discoloured

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar links slight play

slight oil leak

wiring for neons sloppy

Fail 24 Aug 2011 55,616 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear lamps misty through condensation

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

front number slightly loose on edges,but still secure

front sunstrip borderline limit

nearside and offside wing repeaters painted black slightly discoloured

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar links slight play

slight oil leak

wiring for neons sloppy

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,349 miles

Front and rear discs lipped.

Front number plate slightly loose at edges but still secure.

Front sunstrip borderline limit, suggest customer reduce sunstrip size.

NSR lamp misty through condensation.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Wiring for all neons sloppy.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,185 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front and rear discs lipped.

Front number plate slightly loose at edges but still secure.

Front sunstrip borderline limit, suggest customer reduce sunstrip size.

NSR lamp misty through condensation.

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Wiring for all neons sloppy.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,363 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to showing canvass on inner edges

rear tyres on legal limit 1'6mm

Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres on legal limit 1'6mm

Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,363 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,363 miles

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

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

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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WG54 DDJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WG54 DDJ, 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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WG54 DDJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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