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PX04 KNS

2004 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 2516cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,224 mi
Last recorded74,224 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX846,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 KNS
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,516cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 74,224 miles

EML on

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 69,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,953 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,666 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 56,666 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,016 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 55,016 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,146 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,488 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 45,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,043 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 39,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,928 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 29,928 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,523 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 23,523 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,662 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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PX04 KNS is a 2004 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 2,516cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PX04 KNS, 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 PX04 KNS registered?

PX04 KNS is a 2004 Mazda RX8, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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