CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ54 KGA

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,930 mi
Last recorded72,930 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 KGA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat slight damage to tyre side wall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tail lamp has water ingress

coolant level light on

Fail 14 Feb 2017 72,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has been run flat slight damage to tyre side wall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tail lamp has water ingress

coolant level light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,818 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp cluster has water ingress

Fail 18 Sep 2015 71,818 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipes disconnected. (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition.

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

Offside Rear lamp cluster has water ingress

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,846 miles

Hi-level brake light not working

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

hi-level stop light inoperative

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 67,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp badly corrorded and broken

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp unit damp inside

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp unit damp inside

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,840 miles

front and rear discs corroded

rear pads worn low

Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear discs corroded

rear pads worn low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,206 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,348 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 27,253 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

plastic covers fitted various underbody corrosion glass in o/s/r tyre/cut

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,958 miles

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

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ54 KGA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HJ54 KGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ54 KGA?

You can check the full history of HJ54 KGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ54 KGA registered?

HJ54 KGA is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is HJ54 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ54 KGA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ54 KGA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ54 KGA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.