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MB04 KZG

2004 Mazda RX8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,273 mi
Last recorded30,273 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 KZG
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 30,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 29,990 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 28,800 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,454 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 25,522 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 25,522 miles

Offside Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 24,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,989 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 21,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 20,895 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 19,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,124 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)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight uneven wear on inside of offside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2011 16,393 miles

Front tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edges

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

O/S wiperblade split

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

Pass 28 May 2010 14,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 11,766 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 11,766 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 9,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 6,908 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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MB04 KZG is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 46,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MB04 KZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MB04 KZG registered?

MB04 KZG is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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