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EX04 KXK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,184 mi
Last recorded84,184 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 KXK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 84,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction also noted coolant lamp on ( level appears ok ? ) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also note headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front light knock noted on braking etc ?

Nearside Rear lamp has water inside on lens

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hot restart issues , had to wait for engine to cool before brake test

Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,064 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,778 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,776 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,210 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 78,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,249 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 76,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,157 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,148 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,307 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 51,053 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,849 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,199 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 29,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EX04 KXK 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 EX04 KXK, 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 EX04 KXK registered?

EX04 KXK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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