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DS04 ZKJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,844 mi
Last recorded96,844 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 ZKJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 96,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside chassis and supension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 95,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 95,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need a polish soon (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

cills rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,354 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 90,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,974 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,712 miles

under side of car rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,712 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

under side of car rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,415 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,982 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 73,982 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 71,626 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 71,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 69,490 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 69,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,646 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 62,820 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 62,818 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,831 miles

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

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

left front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,415 miles

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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DS04 ZKJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS04 ZKJ, 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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DS04 ZKJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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