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WR53 UEY

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,170 mi
Last recorded105,170 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 UEY
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 105,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,894 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,624 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 95,624 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,392 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,688 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 76,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

E.C.U light displayed

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,013 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 67,013 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)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine mah light on

Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,082 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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WR53 UEY is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR53 UEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR53 UEY registered?

WR53 UEY is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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