2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · WP53 KKX
2004 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 46,378 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP53 KKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2024
- 46,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP53 KKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx-8 (WP53 KKX) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WP53 KKX Mileage History
- 09/02/202240,862 mi
- 17/02/202344,840 mi+3,978 mi
- 17/02/202344,840 mi
- 11/03/202446,378 mi+1,538 mi
- 13/03/202446,378 mi
Average of roughly 2,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
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 DamageModerate
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 CorrosionSerious
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