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DU54 RTX

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,350 mi
Last recorded98,350 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 RTX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,350 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2025 98,350 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2024 96,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

underside coated in undersil

Fail 21 Oct 2024 96,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill inner has not been welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underside chassis and suspension parts are covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 92,296 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal ALL UNDERSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 80,928 miles

front suspension corroding

nearside rear inner sill corroding

offside rear inner sill corroding

rear suspension corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,928 miles

Front registration plate insecure not in fixed position (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose two bolts insecure (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front suspension corroding

nearside rear inner sill corroding

offside rear inner sill corroding

rear suspension corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,825 miles

long travel to handbrake

Fail 24 Jun 2014 68,802 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

condensation in off side rear sidelight/indicator lamp

surface rust on front and rear suspension components

Fail 5 Sep 2011 58,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

front discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,479 miles

front discs in poor condition

nearside front wiper in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,503 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,503 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 25,996 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,405 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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DU54 RTX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DU54 RTX, 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 DU54 RTX registered?

DU54 RTX is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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