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WP53 KLL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,985 mi
Last recorded68,985 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 KLL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,985 miles

Front wipers deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 68,983 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine management light displayed.

Front wipers deteriorating.

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,119 miles

front pads 50% worn

nsf lower anti roll bar boot slight split

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,178 miles

both inner sills corroded

both rear lights have water init

handbrake has high travel

offside front fog light not working

offside front inner steering joint has slight movement

offside front light has water init

offside front splash guard missing

Fail 2 Jan 2014 66,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both inner sills corroded

both rear lights have water init

engine light on

handbrake has high travel

offside front fog light not working

offside front inner steering joint has slight movement

offside front light has water init

offside front splash guard missing

Fail 17 Oct 2012 60,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both inner sills corroded

coolant bottle cracked + been glued

enigne light on

handbrake has high travel

mini rad bracket broken behind offside front bumper

offside front lower fog light not working

offside rear light unit has water in it

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both inner sills corroded

coolant bottle cracked + been glued

enigne light on

handbrake has high travel

mini rad bracket broken behind offside front bumper

offside front lower fog light not working

offside rear light unit has water in it

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,916 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 58,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,939 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 47,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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WP53 KLL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WP53 KLL, 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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WP53 KLL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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