2004 Mazda RX8 1.3L Petrol · AM53 ARZ
2004 Mazda RX8 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 69,643 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2012.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AM53 ARZ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2011
- 69,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AM53 ARZ Mileage History
- 08/07/200626,948 mi
- 06/07/200734,643 mi+7,695 mi
- 07/07/200844,390 mi+9,747 mi
- 15/07/200954,420 mi+10,030 mi
- 20/07/201061,723 mi+7,303 mi
- 20/07/201061,723 mi
- 19/07/201169,643 mi+7,920 mi
Average of roughly 8,488 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
AM53 ARZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx8 (AM53 ARZ) between July 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
Common Problems: MAZDA RX8
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Low Compression and Hot-Start Failure(Serious)
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter Damage(Moderate)
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill Corrosion(Serious)
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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