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L5 ECU

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,467 mi
Last recorded58,467 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 ECU
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 58,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 56,810 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 56,810 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 56,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,259 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,051 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,509 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,472 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall but not down to cords

Fail 23 Feb 2012 45,471 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to side wall but not down to cords

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,691 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,913 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,160 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 26,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,805 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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L5 ECU is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 ECU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L5 ECU registered?

L5 ECU is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is L5 ECU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 ECU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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