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WL53 FDM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,356 mi
Last recorded78,356 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 FDM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 78,356 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,412 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 74,411 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 68,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,109 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracked.

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

Fail 3 May 2016 65,108 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside front tyre cracked.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,464 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,983 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 55,983 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 52,742 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,742 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,265 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,827 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 41,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,158 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WL53 FDM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL53 FDM, 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 WL53 FDM registered?

WL53 FDM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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