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FD53 WUO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,518 mi
Last recorded80,518 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 WUO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,518 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,997 miles

corosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corosion to offside outer sill

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Fail 13 Jan 2014 79,711 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,711 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,984 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,984 miles

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

condensation in both rear light units

corossion to rear brake discs on inner faces

impact dammage to n/s outer sill

minor oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,027 miles

front brake imbalance

front brake judder

oil leak

warning light on dash

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,641 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 51,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,151 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,875 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 24,852 miles

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

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

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

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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FD53 WUO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red 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 FD53 WUO, 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 FD53 WUO registered?

FD53 WUO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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