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EF04 CYE

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 CYE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 96,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 94,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 91,862 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 90,346 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cut outer sidewall

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 84,216 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 77,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 77,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 75,260 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 May 2019 65,846 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 65,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,960 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 51,834 miles

coolant light on

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Apr 2016 46,199 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,082 miles

Front number plate holder loose

Pass 19 Apr 2014 34,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

coolant level light on dash

offside front inner arch missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,809 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 26,788 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs pitted poor condition

front brake pads very low

n/s/r brake disc has part pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,888 miles

front and rear brake discs are slight corroded and pitted

offside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall and is cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2012 20,888 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are slight corroded and pitted

offside front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall and is cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,652 miles

front brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,160 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 17 Apr 2009 16,028 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)

Offside front and both rear tyres starting to crack along treads.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 12,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,038 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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EF04 CYE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF04 CYE, 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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EF04 CYE is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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