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AO54 MVX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,546 mi
Last recorded99,546 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 MVX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 99,546 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 98,629 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front And Rear Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 96,865 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 96,865 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leak fron oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,963 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,310 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 84,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp brocken

Fail 5 Jun 2017 79,028 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust clamp brocken

Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,888 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 51,673 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,673 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,548 miles

Inner Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,081 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,361 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,564 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,345 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,700 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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AO54 MVX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO54 MVX, 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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AO54 MVX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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