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WR04 FEM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,997 mi
Last recorded56,997 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 FEM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front and osr brakes slight bind

high level stop lamp disconected

Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,766 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing but secure

Fail 3 Dec 2013 51,766 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust clamp adrift

Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,692 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 47,691 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,616 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,550 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,527 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,073 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 29,440 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 29,440 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 26,055 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,055 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)

nail in o/s/f tyre

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
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WR04 FEM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR04 FEM, 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 WR04 FEM registered?

WR04 FEM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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The MOT history for WR04 FEM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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