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YH54 CTU

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,525 mi
Last recorded34,525 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 CTU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 34,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 34,489 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 34,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 34,437 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 34,363 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,724 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 30,147 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 28,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,358 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 23,704 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 21,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs corroded on inner surfacs

Fail 9 Sep 2010 21,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs corroded on inner surfacs

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,915 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,317 miles

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

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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YH54 CTU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YH54 CTU, 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 YH54 CTU registered?

YH54 CTU is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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