2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · FE54 YBJ
2004 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 101,691 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE54 YBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 101,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE54 YBJ 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 Rx-8 (FE54 YBJ) between October 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing due to brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to test wheel bearing due to brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
FE54 YBJ Mileage History
- 31/10/202497,124 mi
- 08/11/202497,140 mi+16 mi
- 18/11/2025101,661 mi+4,521 mi
- 05/05/2026101,687 mi+26 mi
- 01/06/2026101,691 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
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