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WU54 WEK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,714 mi
Last recorded57,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 WEK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,714 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside direction side repeater lens cracked but has no sharp edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop lamp not working

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 10 Jan 2015 52,131 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,796 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 47,796 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,321 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 47,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight fluctuation from front brakes

Fail 8 Oct 2009 34,677 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight fluctuation from front brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,515 miles

Belly pan fitted

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

Offside rear light lens steamed up

Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,875 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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WU54 WEK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU54 WEK, 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 WU54 WEK registered?

WU54 WEK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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