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WO04 VRW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,726 mi
Last recorded72,726 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 VRW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,726 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake pads worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit

Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,526 miles

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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,035 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,774 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,348 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,935 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,984 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,711 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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WO04 VRW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WO04 VRW, 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 WO04 VRW registered?

WO04 VRW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is WO04 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO04 VRW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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