2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · YX53 EVB
2004 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 90,355 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2018.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Apr 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX53 EVB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2017
- 90,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX53 EVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx-8 (YX53 EVB) between January 2007 and December 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
YX53 EVB Mileage History
- 25/01/200718,107 mi
- 11/02/200824,597 mi+6,490 mi
- 23/01/200931,277 mi+6,680 mi
- 24/01/200931,281 mi+4 mi
- 10/12/200937,035 mi+5,754 mi
- 10/12/200937,035 mi
- 23/12/201048,019 mi+10,984 mi
- 23/12/201048,019 mi
- 24/11/201153,925 mi+5,906 mi
- 28/11/201153,982 mi+57 mi
- 29/11/201258,999 mi+5,017 mi
- 02/12/201365,700 mi+6,701 mi
- 11/12/201365,930 mi+230 mi
- 29/11/201471,431 mi+5,501 mi
- 06/12/201471,431 mi
- 22/12/201576,999 mi+5,568 mi
- 20/12/201684,179 mi+7,180 mi
- 09/12/2017108,006 mi+23,827 mi
- 12/12/201790,355 mi-17,651 mi
Average of roughly 6,641 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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