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WV04 FVG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 FVG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 75,840 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 71,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 62,160 miles

Nearside Inner Sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside Inner Sill showing signs of corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 62,150 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside Inner Sill showing signs of corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 57,235 miles

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

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension components

Fail 8 Feb 2023 57,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lens slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,310 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre steping on inner edge

offside front tyre steping on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2012 56,310 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre steping on inner edge

offside front tyre steping on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,666 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 48,666 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,272 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 FVG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

WV04 FVG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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