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WM53 HAX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,826 mi
Last recorded72,826 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HAX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,826 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 72,826 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,080 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 70,804 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,172 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 68,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 65,883 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 60,326 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,612 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,179 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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WM53 HAX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WM53 HAX, 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 WM53 HAX registered?

WM53 HAX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 February 2004.

Is WM53 HAX safe to buy?

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