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AE54 UEN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,937 mi
Last recorded63,937 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 UEN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 63,937 miles

Both front brakes rubbing on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering heavier turning right but power assistance is working

Steering u/j corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 63,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes rubbing on

Steering heavier turning right but power assistance is working

Steering u/j corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,291 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,199 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 62,189 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,334 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,539 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 21 Jul 2009 28,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,123 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 20,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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AE54 UEN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 50,944 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 UEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE54 UEN registered?

AE54 UEN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is AE54 UEN safe to buy?

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