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WM53 NRX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 81,001 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 80,981 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,120 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 79,100 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Restriction of assistance on R/H lock compared with assistance on L/H lock (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,970 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Flexible pipe to caliper joint leaking. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,671 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 77,671 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear wheels slight bind

Pass 7 Dec 2013 72,630 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 72,630 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 71,092 miles

n/s/r anti roll link slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2011 69,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 66,661 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 66,661 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,315 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 61,315 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,933 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 41,748 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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WM53 NRX 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 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NRX, 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 NRX registered?

WM53 NRX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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