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WO04 WKR

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,150 mi
Last recorded81,150 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,150 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 81,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s o/s front tyre slight worn in side edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,354 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,760 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,210 miles

underbody corrosion in several places.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,811 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 57,785 miles

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

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 53,990 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 53,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,896 miles

offsideand nearside rear brake pads getting low (particularly offside)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 49,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,587 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 42,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 40,671 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 33,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,400 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 20,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 20,336 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 WKR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WO04 WKR, 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 WKR registered?

WO04 WKR is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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