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WV04 CVC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

19,762 mi
Last recorded19,762 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 CVC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 19,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 19,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 17,108 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 14,521 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 11,705 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 11,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 11,406 miles

All tyres 18 years old

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 11,376 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 11,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 10,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 9,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 9,114 miles

O/S rear anti roll bar link end dust cover perished

Fail 15 Mar 2016 9,114 miles

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

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

O/S rear anti roll bar link end dust cover perished

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,000 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre tread low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 8,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 8,228 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 8,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,833 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,344 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 7,344 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,021 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 6,021 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 4,759 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 4,576 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 4,576 miles

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

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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WV04 CVC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WV04 CVC, 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 WV04 CVC registered?

WV04 CVC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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