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A8 KFD

2004 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,874 mi
Last recorded79,874 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KFD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 79,874 miles

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

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

Oil sump corroded

Underbody corrosion on suspension and steering components front and rear

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,988 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sensor on box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,300 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,107 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,427 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 66,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 59,950 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 53,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 41,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,355 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,740 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 32,658 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,927 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 27,924 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,245 miles

both front brake discs inner faces poor

both rear tyres wearing un enen on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2007 18,596 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

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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A8 KFD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A8 KFD, 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 A8 KFD registered?

A8 KFD is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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