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EA54 VNV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,827 mi
Last recorded71,827 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VNV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 71,827 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 70,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,370 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 69,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,705 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,353 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,504 miles

Both rear tyres are heavily perished and Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Exhaust seems noisey

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,838 miles

slight blue tinge to front sidelights

various tiny stonechips accross windscreen

Pass 17 May 2013 38,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 38,300 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,812 miles

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 20 Oct 2011 36,296 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,153 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,330 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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EA54 VNV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA54 VNV, 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 EA54 VNV registered?

EA54 VNV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is EA54 VNV safe to buy?

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