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WR53 UEO

2004 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,804 mi
Last recorded90,804 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 UEO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,804 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,495 miles

steering getting slightly stiff ?

underside of vehicle corroding suspension arms & sub-frames

Fail 3 Jun 2015 84,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 14 May 2015 84,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 84,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs deteriorating

both front brake hoses metal parts corroded

nearside front suspension sensor link broken

suspension and steering parts corroded

underbody corrosion

vehicle has been stood

Fail 19 Jan 2012 84,393 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system rusty

front pads look low

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to offside rear bumper and trim

offside rear lights cover broken

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to offside rear bumper and trim

offside rear lights cover broken

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,983 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

rear exhaust clamp very corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,038 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 45,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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WR53 UEO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WR53 UEO, 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 WR53 UEO registered?

WR53 UEO is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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