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WV54 TZA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,756 mi
Last recorded78,756 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,756 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 74,028 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint detached (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,620 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 69,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front anti roll bar linkage deteriorated but not seriously weakend

offside rear anti roll bar linkage deteriorated but not seriously weakend

Fail 20 May 2014 69,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front anti roll bar linkage deteriorated but not seriously weakend

offside rear anti roll bar linkage deteriorated but not seriously weakend

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,160 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 49,035 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and offside front tyre treads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,302 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,302 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and offside front tyres getting low

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,555 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,237 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 26,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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 TZA 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 68.8%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

WV54 TZA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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