2004 Mazda RX8 1.3L Petrol · WK54 FWH
2004 Mazda RX8 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03/12/2004. Recorded mileage 74,655 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1300cc
WK54 FWH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/11/2025
- 74,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
WK54 FWH Mileage History
- 07/08/202373,410 mi
- 12/11/202574,655 mi+1,245 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
WK54 FWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx8 (WK54 FWH) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Common Problems: MAZDA RX8
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Low Compression and Hot-Start Failure(Serious)
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter Damage(Moderate)
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill Corrosion(Serious)
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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