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AV54 RYX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,179 mi
Last recorded58,179 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 RYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 58,179 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sills repaired and undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,993 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seal corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seal corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 53,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 52,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 52,561 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 50,822 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 26 Sep 2015 50,822 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)

engine light on

registration plate missing front (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,868 miles

mil light on

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,185 miles

front discs are mildly corroded

front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,113 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,763 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,569 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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AV54 RYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV54 RYX, 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 AV54 RYX registered?

AV54 RYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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