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HK04 KAJ

2004 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,063 mi
Last recorded75,063 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 KAJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,063 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 75,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,407 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,721 miles

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,137 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,505 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,668 miles

rear pads worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 21 May 2008 33,195 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 25,569 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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HK04 KAJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

HK04 KAJ is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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