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YK54 WTE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,483 mi
Last recorded64,483 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 WTE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 64,483 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,414 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 64,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2023 63,978 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2023 63,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,732 miles

advise o/s & n/s floor to sills in advanced state of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2021 62,753 miles

Raidiator lamp on

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspention rubber componants perished

Under body corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2021 62,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Raidiator lamp on

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspention rubber componants perished

Under body corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,974 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 58,093 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,010 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 57,007 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,488 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,296 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,315 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 28,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,170 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,170 miles

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

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

o/s/r link bar snapped

Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,422 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 20,850 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 20,850 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,576 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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YK54 WTE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YK54 WTE, 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 YK54 WTE registered?

YK54 WTE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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