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WV04 FTU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,899 mi
Last recorded78,899 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 FTU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

lower body has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower body has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower body has slight corrosion

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,882 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 62,468 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,818 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,343 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 55,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 55,043 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,809 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs starting to corrode!!!!

Pass 11 Apr 2009 51,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,363 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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WV04 FTU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FTU, 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 FTU registered?

WV04 FTU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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