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WL53 YHU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 YHU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 98,100 miles

undersidse corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,352 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,461 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 87,706 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 86,990 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,031 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,006 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 84,250 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,768 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,819 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 70,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,740 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 52,740 miles

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)

bolt missing center exhaust join

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,141 miles

All disc brakes in poor condition

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 42,366 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 42,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

exhaust rattle(suspect cat)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,971 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 35,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,387 miles

advise underneath front of vehicle covered with oil

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,548 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 24,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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WL53 YHU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHU, 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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WL53 YHU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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