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WN04 VAJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,822 mi
Last recorded109,822 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 VAJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,822 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 10,922 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 94,542 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Nearside and Offside outer sills surface corrosion

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside front brake disc inner face in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2012 94,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light illuminated

Nearside and Offside outer sills surface corrosion

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside front brake disc inner face in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2011 80,278 miles

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

corrosion / pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,278 miles

corrosion / pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,235 miles

Front discs slightly scored.

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,235 miles

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

Front discs slightly scored.

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,683 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,560 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,199 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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WN04 VAJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WN04 VAJ, 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 WN04 VAJ registered?

WN04 VAJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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