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WN04 VBC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,592 mi
Last recorded67,592 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,592 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer tread worn

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front inner and outer tread worn

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 67,582 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to vehicle over heating (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill corroded with in 30 cm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner and outer tread worn

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front inner and outer tread worn

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 61,978 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front tyres wearing unevenly (inner)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,673 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,188 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,028 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,061 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,781 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 30,781 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,581 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,097 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 22,097 miles

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

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

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 VBC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue 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 WN04 VBC, 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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WN04 VBC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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