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X8 SRK

2004 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

22,130 mi
Last recorded22,130 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 SRK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 22,130 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 22,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 21,847 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 21,686 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 21,347 miles

Nearside Front side repeater damaged

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 20,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 20,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 19,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust clamp is heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,612 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,059 miles

front brake discs corroded,scored and pitted

rear brake discs corroded,scored and pitted

Fail 27 Apr 2015 18,059 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs corroded,scored and pitted

n/s/r tyre worn down to wear bars

o/s/r tyre worn down to wear bars

rear brake discs corroded,scored and pitted

Pass 9 May 2014 17,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 17,165 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 17,168 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 16,870 miles

front discs corroded and pitted

rear discs corroded and pitted

rear pads wearing low

Pass 13 May 2011 15,331 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 13 May 2011 15,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 May 2010 14,018 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 14,018 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 12,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 10,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 8,144 miles

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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X8 SRK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X8 SRK, 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 X8 SRK registered?

X8 SRK is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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