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HK04 XAM

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 XAM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 60,447 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 56,669 miles

under vehicle corrosion and to suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Jun 2016 53,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45y18 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Fail 11 Jun 2016 53,181 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45y18 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,955 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,556 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 49,556 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 42,727 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,224 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 32,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,833 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)

both front tyers lifting on inner tread patern

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 XAM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK04 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

HK04 XAM is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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