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WV54 JCY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,384 mi
Last recorded84,384 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 JCY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,384 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant warning lamp on

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides. (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant warning lamp on

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,400 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 81,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,313 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,313 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,133 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,079 miles

Offside Front Headlight Beam Flickers on Idle

Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlight Beam Flickers on Idle

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,495 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,609 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,600 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 42,595 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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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WV54 JCY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV54 JCY, 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 WV54 JCY registered?

WV54 JCY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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