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YG54 RXL

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,155 mi
Last recorded72,155 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 RXL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 72,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 68,258 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 63,566 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 63,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 13 Jan 2022 57,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside of the vehicle has damage

Fail 12 Jan 2022 57,092 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens damaged with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

nearside of the vehicle has damage

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight leak of oil from rear diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside light unit has slight condensation, also offside slightly loose

Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,563 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit has damaged lens also slightly loose

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front tyres has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

offside rear lamp unit has damaged lens

undertrays, engine covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 37,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a cut ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front tyres has slight wear on the inner and outer edges

undertrays, engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 27,453 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,225 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 25,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,873 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 21,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 19,747 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

nearside front tyre starting to wear low inner and outer edges (2mm)

offside front tyre starting to wear low inner edge (2mm)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 19,031 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 23 Dec 2011 17,985 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,675 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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YG54 RXL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG54 RXL, 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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YG54 RXL is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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