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BF54 YEU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,847 mi
Last recorded85,847 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 YEU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,847 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,784 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 75,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 65,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 61,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 56,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,507 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 51,227 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,303 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 36,336 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,354 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,495 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,281 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,801 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
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BF54 YEU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BF54 YEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 YEU registered?

BF54 YEU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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