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WR04 LZS

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,104 mi
Last recorded70,104 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 LZS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 62,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,782 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 58,474 miles

coolant level waning lamp on

Fail 26 Mar 2014 58,474 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level waning lamp on

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,046 miles

Front number plate not fitted to n/s/f

Fail 15 Jan 2013 56,020 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate not fitted to n/s/f

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,017 miles

front number plate plinth loose

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,920 miles

both rear tyres getting low 225/45/18

Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,240 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008
Fail 19 Feb 2008 22,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 LZS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR04 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

WR04 LZS is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is WR04 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 LZS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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