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K666 BAY

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 BAY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 85,493 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 85,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 80,688 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower body corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,706 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,178 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,800 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,091 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,499 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,395 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,714 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,649 miles

osr tyre 2mm center of tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2008 17,649 miles

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

osr tyre 2mm center of tyre

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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K666 BAY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K666 BAY, 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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K666 BAY is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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