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WJ04 XCX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,768 mi
Last recorded56,768 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 XCX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear lamps has condensation in units

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,409 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 52,409 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,661 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 49,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension arms corroded

eml warning lamp on

off side wiper blade split

radiator warning lamp on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,098 miles

Engine managenent light on

Front (80%) Brake pads wearing thin

Rear (70%) Brake pads wearing thin

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear lamp cluster has condensation on inside of unit

Fail 26 Feb 2013 46,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear lamp cluster has condensation on inside of unit

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,343 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear lamp cluster has condensation on inside of unit

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,185 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 25 Feb 2011 40,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,643 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm towards inner edge and smooth on edge

offside front tyre on 1.6mm towards inner edge and smooth on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,476 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 27 Feb 2008 21,779 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,356 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm in centre of tread

offside and nearside front wiper blades starting to split

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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WJ04 XCX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

WJ04 XCX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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