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YD54 VJV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,970 mi
Last recorded23,970 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 VJV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 23,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 23,949 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 23,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around cill drain hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around drain hole of cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 23,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cill end (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around cill drain hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around drain hole of cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 23,270 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 23,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 22,954 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 22,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 22,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded and thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 22,231 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 21,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,140 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 20,306 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 20,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 19,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 19,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,707 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,456 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,480 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,457 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,146 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,044 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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YD54 VJV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YD54 VJV, 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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What year was YD54 VJV registered?

YD54 VJV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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