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WU04 JFZ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,870 mi
Last recorded73,870 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 JFZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,870 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust rubber split but still sopported

Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust rubber split but still sopported

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,527 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,322 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,382 miles

front discs slighty worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,748 miles

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs lightly pitted

Fail 9 Sep 2010 51,746 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs lightly pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Fail 7 Sep 2009 42,427 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,074 miles

Offside 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 12 Sep 2008 28,074 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 11,315 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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WU04 JFZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU04 JFZ, 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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WU04 JFZ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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