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2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · SC53 UUZ

SC53 UUZ

2004 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 86,820 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MAZDA RX-8
Year / Origin
2004 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 15/10/2016
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/01/2017)
Recorded Mileage
86,820 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/10/2016
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/01/2017
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
2616cc

SC53 UUZ Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2016
  • 86,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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SC53 UUZ Mileage History

  1. 26/02/200730,306 mi
  2. 01/03/200730,306 mi
  3. 30/10/200735,826 mi+5,520 mi
  4. 26/08/200836,211 mi+385 mi
  5. 09/06/200947,381 mi+11,170 mi
  6. 10/06/200947,381 mi
  7. 13/05/201054,471 mi+7,090 mi
  8. 01/07/201158,151 mi+3,680 mi
  9. 02/07/201265,564 mi+7,413 mi
  10. 05/07/201373,234 mi+7,670 mi
  11. 05/07/201373,234 mi
  12. 04/03/201577,640 mi+4,406 mi
  13. 16/10/201577,669 mi+29 mi
  14. 18/11/201686,820 mi+9,151 mi

Average of roughly 5,810 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

SC53 UUZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 18:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx-8 (SC53 UUZ) between February 2007 and November 2016.

The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working And offside (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)”.

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