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WL04 GGJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,010 mi
Last recorded72,010 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 GGJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,010 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 72,006 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 71,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.50 % vol (7.3.D.3)

Steering system slightly tight when steering to the right. (2.2.D.1)

Under vehicle surface corrosion on various components and body structure.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,644 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,644 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,984 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,687 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,181 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,141 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 26,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,114 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has been fitted with its rotation incorrect.

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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WL04 GGJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GGJ, 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 WL04 GGJ registered?

WL04 GGJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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