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WJ04 SXC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,343 mi
Last recorded73,343 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 SXC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 73,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,628 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2016 69,620 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,020 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 66,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,057 miles

air bag light on

osr coil spring rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

uneven wear on front and rear brake disc,s.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,531 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,488 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 37,488 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 27,773 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 SXC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ04 SXC, 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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What year was WJ04 SXC registered?

WJ04 SXC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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