2004 Mazda RX8 1.4L Petrol · LD04 RFL
2004 Mazda RX8 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13/03/2004. Recorded mileage 48,328 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1388cc
LD04 RFL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2024
- 48,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
LD04 RFL Mileage History
- 04/10/202147,254 mi
- 10/05/202348,289 mi+1,035 mi
- 03/05/202448,328 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 416 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
LD04 RFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx8 (LD04 RFL) between October 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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