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WR54 FKA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,421 mi
Last recorded36,421 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 FKA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 36,421 miles

vehicle underbody, suspension covered with protective sealant

Pass 17 May 2019 33,432 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 May 2019 33,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2018 27,277 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Front brake pads approx. 2,000 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 225/45 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 19,241 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 19,241 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,457 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 18,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,713 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 16,714 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,758 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 14,764 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 14,763 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 13,436 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,259 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 11,480 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 10,592 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
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WR54 FKA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WR54 FKA, 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 WR54 FKA registered?

WR54 FKA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is WR54 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 FKA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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