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WV04 FVX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,571 mi
Last recorded95,571 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 FVX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 95,571 miles

both undersills and outersills slightly corroded

exhaust system has slight blow

front and rear brake pads wearing thin(on limit)

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2018 94,998 miles

Offside Rear drop link has play

both rear drop links rubbers perished

front pads on limit

Fail 21 Apr 2018 94,989 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear drop link has play

both rear drop links rubbers perished

front pads on limit

Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,911 miles

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

front pads very low

Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 90,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery bracket missing

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 85,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 80,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,570 miles

offside rear tyre low on edge

Fail 17 Feb 2012 75,570 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre low on edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,433 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 71,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,040 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 48,248 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 37,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,144 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 FVX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

WV04 FVX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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