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WJ04 KLF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,435 mi
Last recorded83,435 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 KLF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,435 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 83,423 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake sticky

Rear both shockies damp

Rear brake discs pitted

underneath car slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,301 miles

steering wheel has slight free movement side to side

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,861 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,861 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,112 miles

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

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

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES CORRODING.REAR TYRES A BIT LOW IN PLACES.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 55,107 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES CORRODING.REAR TYRES A BIT LOW IN PLACES.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,876 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 49,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,630 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,779 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 37,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 33,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,253 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,223 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 30,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

O/S/F ABS sensor connector is adrift.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,128 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
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WJ04 KLF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJ04 KLF, 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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WJ04 KLF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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