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WX54 WYR

2005 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,352 mi
Last recorded121,352 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 WYR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 121,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF side repeater lense damaged.

NSF upper front wishbone bushes worn but, no play.

Slight playin rear anti-roll bar drop links.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight corrosion to rear suspension units

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 110,553 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 110,553 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 104,176 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2011 95,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 80,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 65,519 miles

signs of corrosion on nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,808 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 51,808 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on egdes

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 WYR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,306 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 WX54 WYR, 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 21 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 WYR registered?

WX54 WYR is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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