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EX54 LZB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,181 mi
Last recorded75,181 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 LZB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 75,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,072 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 75,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,037 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,375 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,516 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 64,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,177 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,279 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,279 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,315 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,952 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,707 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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EX54 LZB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX54 LZB, 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 EX54 LZB registered?

EX54 LZB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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