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CK04 SZV

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,590 mi
Last recorded84,590 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 SZV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 84,590 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2016 84,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake sticking on slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2016 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 82,888 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 82,876 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside headlamp washer missing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 77,666 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 77,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

engine management light illuminated

o/s/f drivers door damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,952 miles

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,396 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,036 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 26,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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
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CK04 SZV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK04 SZV, 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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CK04 SZV is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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