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WK54 XXM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,075 mi
Last recorded75,075 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 XXM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 75,075 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 75,070 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box loose on pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 74,903 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 74,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 66,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked and perished, also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lower steering universal joint corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 60,120 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on o/s/r outer sill within 30 cm of rear suspension mount, but not yet holed

lower steering universal joint corroded

surface corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,424 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 49,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,967 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,200 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,436 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 43,054 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front and offside front inner brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2010 42,965 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front and offside front inner brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,017 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag warning light on dash

Fail 28 Aug 2007 26,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,992 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
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WK54 XXM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK54 XXM, 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 WK54 XXM registered?

WK54 XXM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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