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WV04 FVT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,216 mi
Last recorded74,216 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 74,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,460 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,524 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,687 miles

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,963 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smearing

Fail 7 Sep 2009 48,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 FVT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

WV04 FVT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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