2004 Mazda RX8 2.6L Petrol · R8 MOC
2004 Mazda RX8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 68,400 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2615cc
R8 MOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 68,400 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: 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.
R8 MOC Mileage History
- 22/09/202164,249 mi
- 01/11/202266,151 mi+1,902 mi
- 01/11/202266,151 mi
- 01/06/202466,883 mi+732 mi
- 07/08/202568,400 mi+1,517 mi
Average of roughly 1,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R8 MOC 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 (R8 MOC) between September 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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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