2004 Mazda RX8 2.6L Petrol · CU54 OXT
2004 Mazda RX8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2004. Recorded mileage 75,951 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2616cc
CU54 OXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 75,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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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.
CU54 OXT Mileage History
- 18/03/202266,812 mi
- 04/04/202369,541 mi+2,729 mi
- 05/02/202473,275 mi+3,734 mi
- 18/07/202575,948 mi+2,673 mi
- 01/08/202575,951 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,709 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU54 OXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx8 (CU54 OXT) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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