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WK53 GXP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,044 mi
Last recorded79,044 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 GXP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 79,044 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 79,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 70,134 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 62,075 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 62,044 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 51,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,394 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 41,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,339 miles

rear cross member damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,059 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 24,027 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,350 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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WK53 GXP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WK53 GXP, 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 WK53 GXP registered?

WK53 GXP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is WK53 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK53 GXP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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