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WX54 LLU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,425 mi
Last recorded65,425 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 LLU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,425 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 65,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 57,244 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 57,244 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 47,574 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 41,008 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,008 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,627 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 37,627 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

note long service brake travel long

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,538 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 21,758 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,091 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 21,089 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre 2mm

stone chip in front screen

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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WX54 LLU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WX54 LLU, 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 WX54 LLU registered?

WX54 LLU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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