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WR04 MDX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,050 mi
Last recorded69,050 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,050 miles

Centre exhaust baffles loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,942 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,479 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,221 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 32,221 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 30,579 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 28,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,046 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,725 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
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WR04 MDX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

WR04 MDX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is WR04 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 MDX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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