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WL04 CVV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,640 mi
Last recorded106,640 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 CVV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 106,640 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 106,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,032 miles

Bonnet cracked near hinge o/s

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 95,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet cracked near hinge o/s

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 69,450 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,450 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Condensation in both rear light units

Engine oil contaminated with water

Unable to inspect nearside front wheel bearing due to brake binding, check on retest

Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,023 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 63,022 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,269 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,267 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)

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)

water in o/s/r light

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,724 miles

front tyres wearing around inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,040 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 35,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,179 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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WL04 CVV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL04 CVV, 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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WL04 CVV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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