2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · CT53 LPU

The 2004 Mazda RX-8 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 July 2025 at 105,143 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes from July 2021 through July 2025. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle. The record shows 99,944 miles in July 2021 rising to just 105,143 miles by July 2025, a total of 5,199 miles over four years or roughly 1,300 miles annually. Such low yearly use, paired with annual test passes and zero advisories, suggests the car sat unused for long periods yet received basic statutory testing without flagged wear on tyres, brakes, or suspension bushes. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion and underbody condition. Low mileage and standing time accelerate rot on sills, subframes, and exhaust hangers even when MOT testers log no defects. The RX-8's rotary engine demands compression testing; the MOT emissions pass does not confirm internal seal health. Check brake discs, calipers, and coil springs for seizing after prolonged storage. Verify coolant and oil history given the rotary's thermal sensitivity. The clean record implies careful ownership, but sparse annual data leaves consumable and mechanical condition outside the test bay unverified.