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WK54 FWH

2004 Mazda RX8

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,655 mi
Last recorded74,655 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 FWH
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 74,655 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning notchy (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferulles front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak and coolant light on ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened including all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle in very poor and rusty condition

Pass 7 Aug 2023 73,410 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 65,454 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,672 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Centre And Rear Exhaust Blows

Rear Discs Corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,462 miles

Nearside Inner Sill starting to corrode but not excessive

Offside Inner Sill starting to corrode but not excessive

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,152 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,852 miles

front exhaust section very rusty

rear of vehicle rusty in places

LSD axle tapley brake test

f/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,852 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

LSD axle tapley brake test

f/o/s brake noted dragging (slight)

f/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

front exhaust section very rusty

rear brakes are binding

rear of vehicle rusty in places

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,061 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,683 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,465 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 40,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,512 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 33,500 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,821 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 28,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,311 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 22,311 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 14,408 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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WK54 FWH is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK54 FWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WK54 FWH is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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