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WP53 OCA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,162 mi
Last recorded81,162 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,162 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 81,162 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 81,144 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

airbag fault warning lamp on

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

oil contamination

radiator warning lamp on

rear brake discs badly corroded

underside trims insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,016 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,529 miles

all brake discs are tarnished and beginning to corode

Fail 22 Apr 2009 57,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake discs are tarnished and beginning to corode

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OCA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OCA, 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 WP53 OCA registered?

WP53 OCA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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