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WV54 ZYX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,602 mi
Last recorded120,602 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 ZYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 120,602 miles

both outer sills heavily corroded

both subframes starting to corrode

rear floor corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

sump has been repaired

Fail 23 May 2017 120,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end /wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills heavily corroded

both subframes starting to corrode

rear floor corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

sump has been repaired

Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion both nearside and offside sills (6.1.B.2)

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

front and rear sub frames rusty/corroded

nearside front tyre worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre worn/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

offside rear tyre wearing low at 2.5mm and worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

rear brake discs corroded on inside

sump has been repaired

Pass 6 Aug 2014 105,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jul 2014 104,804 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,019 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 79,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,851 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 74,851 miles

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

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,541 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,729 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner faces

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 ZYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZYX, 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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WV54 ZYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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