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DG04 KGN

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,072 mi
Last recorded88,072 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 KGN
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 88,072 miles

Brake discs corroded and generally deteriorated.

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

Nearside rear coil spring broken to upper section of spring. the remaining section appears to be seated and secure. ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,460 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 78,458 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 8 Jul 2015 76,380 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 8 Jul 2014 71,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 11 Jul 2013 65,818 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,582 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 Jun 2012 59,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,588 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,225 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 37,225 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,798 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,267 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 24,265 miles

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

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

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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DG04 KGN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG04 KGN, 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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DG04 KGN is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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