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AD04 WAJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 WAJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2017 76,315 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 7 May 2016 73,115 miles

BOTH SIDES UNDER-BODY/UNDER-SILL CORRODED

FRONT HUBS CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON THE INNER EDGE BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

STEERING SLIGHTLY ROUGH WHEN TURNING ONE SIDE

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS CORRODED (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 73,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

BOTH SIDES UNDER-BODY/UNDER-SILL CORRODED

FRONT HUBS CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON THE INNER EDGE BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS CORRODED (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 70,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,381 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,035 miles

advise steering stiff in opperation suspect due to large tyres fitted to vehicle

brake fluid level low

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,035 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise steering stiff in opperation suspect due to large tyres fitted to vehicle

brake fluid level low

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Aug 2010 65,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,710 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,069 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 37,773 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD04 WAJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 AD04 WAJ, 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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AD04 WAJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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