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WV04 FVA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,718 mi
Last recorded138,718 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 FVA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 138,718 miles

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

condensation in n.s.r light lens

n.s.f wing repeater damaged

o.s.r brake disc badly corrodded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 138,718 miles

condensation in n.s.r light lens

n.s.f wing repeater damaged

o.s.r brake disc badly corrodded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 114,113 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 114,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,307 miles

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2010 90,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,647 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,874 miles

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

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2008 41,874 miles

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

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

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,186 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

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 FVA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV04 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

WV04 FVA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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