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EU54 UTF

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,827 mi
Last recorded57,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UTF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,827 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,630 miles

all rear suspension components corroding

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills

Fail 5 Jul 2021 56,622 miles

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

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

all rear suspension components corroding

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills

Pass 6 Jul 2020 55,379 miles

all rear suspension components corroding

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills

cuts in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,352 miles

all rear suspension arms corroding

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills

slight cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2018 53,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,243 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,238 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,573 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 49,573 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,303 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear exhaust clamp corroded & loose

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,599 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer tyre wall not to cords

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,975 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,707 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 44,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,724 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,487 miles

Small cut to n s f tyre [sidewall]

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,238 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 27,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,780 miles

front pads becoming low

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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EU54 UTF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EU54 UTF, 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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EU54 UTF is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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