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WM54 KHU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,564 mi
Last recorded35,564 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 KHU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 35,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle getting rusty in places

Pass 27 Oct 2020 34,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 33,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,382 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2017 30,527 miles

All 4 tyres perishing/cracking in tread pattern

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,537 miles

All tyres cracking in the tread

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 29,536 miles

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

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

All tyres cracking in the tread

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,402 miles

a lot of squeaking from brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,333 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,405 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,379 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 24,379 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,550 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,432 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 19,432 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,886 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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WM54 KHU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KHU, 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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WM54 KHU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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