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WN54 ZHT

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,695 mi
Last recorded77,695 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 ZHT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2021 77,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring split (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

eml light on

n/s rear lamp misted up

suspension rusty and bushes perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,659 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,287 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,034 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 69,033 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 61,226 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,707 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,661 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,198 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 49,198 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,352 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 39,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,749 miles

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

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

offside and nearside wiper blades starting to split

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,447 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,701 miles

Condensation in offside rear light unit but not effecting light performance

Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,098 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 17,027 miles

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

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

rear brakes squealing

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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WN54 ZHT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WN54 ZHT, 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 WN54 ZHT registered?

WN54 ZHT is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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