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HK04 DWC

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,831 mi
Last recorded101,831 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 DWC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,831 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 101,831 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,453 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall not to cords

Oil leak rear diff ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,990 miles

oil leak

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 27 Jan 2016 89,981 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2013 67,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer clamp corroded away

Fail 31 Aug 2013 67,381 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer clamp corroded away

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,010 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Nov 2010 50,592 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Nov 2009 46,390 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 46,390 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 43,607 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 38,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split on edge

Pass 8 May 2008 38,668 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split on edge

Pass 3 May 2007 31,828 miles

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

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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HK04 DWC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HK04 DWC, 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 HK04 DWC registered?

HK04 DWC is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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