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WP53 RXY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,430 mi
Last recorded58,430 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 RXY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,620 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,673 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,813 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,762 miles

Exhaust close to fuel tank & hitting ream beam of vehicle

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,275 miles

slight surface corrosion on inner face of O/S/R brake disc

Fail 9 Dec 2011 48,275 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion on inner face of O/S/R brake disc

windscreen wash aim poor

Fail 11 Dec 2010 45,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ns wiper blade split

os front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2010 45,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

ns wiper blade split

os front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,491 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 35,302 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,599 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 10 Dec 2007 29,504 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,647 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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WP53 RXY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WP53 RXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP53 RXY registered?

WP53 RXY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is WP53 RXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 RXY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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