2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · BX53 EKW
2004 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 71,147 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2013. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BX53 EKW Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2012
- 71,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX53 EKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx-8 (BX53 EKW) between January 2007 and April 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
BX53 EKW Mileage History
- 02/01/200726,939 mi
- 07/01/200837,385 mi+10,446 mi
- 07/01/200837,385 mi
- 14/02/200837,770 mi+385 mi
- 23/02/200837,791 mi+21 mi
- 05/01/201056,760 mi+18,969 mi
- 20/01/201056,979 mi+219 mi
- 20/01/201056,979 mi
- 31/01/201166,675 mi+9,696 mi
- 27/04/201271,147 mi+4,472 mi
Average of roughly 8,315 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (BX53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as BX53EKW.
YAMAHA
TOYOTA
COROLLA
LEXUS
RX300
CITROEN
RELAY
PEUGEOT
406
LAND ROVER
FREELANDER
NISSAN
PICKUP
NISSAN
NAVARA
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
HARTFORD
VR125Z
CITROEN
BERLINGO
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.