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EY54 XWA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,747 mi
Last recorded75,747 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 XWA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 75,747 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 75,731 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 74,576 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing away on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2020 74,576 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

n/s rear tyre wearing away on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2019 71,995 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 71,995 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 68,555 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 68,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 66,919 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 5 May 2016 64,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 61,391 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,738 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 55,644 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,614 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,925 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 45,925 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 3,986 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 33,483 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,483 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,103 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,367 miles

o/s/r outer edge of tread has nail /screw pertruding close to sidewall n/s/f tyre inner edge worn close to wear bars

Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,183 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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EY54 XWA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EY54 XWA, 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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EY54 XWA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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