2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · HX54 VFK
2004 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 74,492 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX54 VFK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/02/2022
- 74,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX54 VFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx-8 (HX54 VFK) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
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