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WJ54 OEA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,654 mi
Last recorded86,654 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OEA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,654 miles

Both sills corroded on inside of rear doors

Exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded and broken

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

Nearside rear lamp condensated

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

Offside front anti roll bar link lower securing lugs poor

Fail 3 Nov 2012 86,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Both sills corroded on inside of rear doors

Engine light on

Exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded and broken

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear lamp condensated

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

Offside front anti roll bar link lower securing lugs poor

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

both front tyres cracked around tread

ns rear light condensated

Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,405 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

both front tyres cracked around tread

ns rear light condensated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,271 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked around tread

front & rear brake disc,s poor condition/corroded on inner face

os front anti roll bar link worn

slight play to os rear anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Nov 2009 56,636 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 43,584 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 43,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,064 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)

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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WJ54 OEA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ54 OEA, 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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WJ54 OEA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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