2004 Mazda RX8 1.3L Petrol · R777 DGS
2004 Mazda RX8 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 151,967 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1300cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R777 DGS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2024
- 151,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
R777 DGS Mileage History
- 26/05/2022147,643 mi
- 12/07/2023148,881 mi+1,238 mi
- 10/07/2024151,954 mi+3,073 mi
- 10/07/2024151,967 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,035 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R777 DGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx8 (R777 DGS) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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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