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WV54 TXP

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,453 mi
Last recorded95,453 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 TXP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,453 miles

Corrosion on underside/suspension in various places

Fail 17 Mar 2020 95,443 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front headlamps images are poor and only just meeting the requirements

Corrosion on underside/suspension in various places

Electrical wiring insecure Negative terminal on battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 95,439 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded and under silled

under body under silled not allowing a full inspection floor and inner sills

Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,256 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 91,238 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sidesill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sidesill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 88,678 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 88,678 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,354 miles

front brake discs becoming worn/corroded

windscreen has chip but not in zone A or B

Fail 29 May 2015 83,289 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs becoming worn/corroded

windscreen has chip but not in zone A or B

Pass 26 May 2014 78,156 miles

front brake pads low .......

both front tyres & n/s/r wearing inner edges .........

engine management lamp on .......

Pass 2 May 2013 69,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,544 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,350 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 58,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,312 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 51,312 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 9 Sep 2009 43,612 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,814 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 35,786 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)

front brake pads are very low

imbalance developing on front brakes

limited access to underbonnet items

rear brake pads appear very low

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,310 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

front brake pads may be getting low

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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WV54 TXP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WV54 TXP, 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 WV54 TXP registered?

WV54 TXP is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is WV54 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV54 TXP shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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