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WM54 HZL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,797 mi
Last recorded76,797 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 HZL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,797 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,807 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 72,807 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,530 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 63,530 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,202 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 41,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,388 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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WM54 HZL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM54 HZL, 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 WM54 HZL registered?

WM54 HZL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is WM54 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 HZL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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