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PG04 KPK

2004 Mazda RX8

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,932 mi
Last recorded79,932 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 KPK
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,932 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 76,569 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated drop sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated drop sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 79,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/r an n/s/r inner an outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions not tested as leak in exhaust would not get correct reading

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,442 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 63,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 58,740 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 58,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,059 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,056 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,437 miles

rear exhaust rubber insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2011 48,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust rubber insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,450 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,037 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 38,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,257 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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PG04 KPK is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PG04 KPK, 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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PG04 KPK is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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