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BP53 MYX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

59,747 mi
Last recorded59,747 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 MYX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 59,747 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,470 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion to outer sills and under side of vehicle

noise in steering rack turning lock to lock

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 4 Mar 2021 57,444 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion to outer sills and under side of vehicle

noise in steering rack turning lock to lock

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2020 51,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 51,115 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 49,747 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits exhaust blowing the pipe that enters silencer (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 49,641 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant/radiator warning lamp illuminated

low washer fluid warning lamp illuminated

underside corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,569 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,463 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both deteriorating (2.7.4)

several fornt suspension bushes deteriorating

underside corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 42,424 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both deteriorating (2.7.4)

several fornt suspension bushes deteriorating

underside corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,564 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 37,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,073 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 37,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 35,772 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,222 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,147 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 32,147 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,770 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 29,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,243 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)

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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BP53 MYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP53 MYX, 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 BP53 MYX registered?

BP53 MYX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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