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WR04 DYW

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

92,439 mi
Last recorded92,439 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 DYW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2023 92,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Exhaust hydrocarbon 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 SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,234 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various underbody components corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 88,234 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 82,956 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 81,430 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 81,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 81,419 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brakes binding

front and rear suspension and subframes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 79,851 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,740 miles

Front exhaust heat shield not secure properly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion in various places

Fail 4 Oct 2017 77,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front exhaust heat shield not secure properly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Oct 2016 75,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 75,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,312 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak

outer sills plastic covered

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,192 miles

Brakes ; rear brake pads low

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldingsfitted , restricted views

Fail 25 Oct 2013 60,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes ; rear brake pads low

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldingsfitted , restricted views

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,085 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 55,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

coolant light on-level ok.

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

rear exhaust joint corroded

suspension and steering components corroded

water ingress into o/s/r lamp

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,319 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 44,314 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,630 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 34,802 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 34,802 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 28,644 miles

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

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)

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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WR04 DYW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WR04 DYW, 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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WR04 DYW is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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