MAZDA RX82004 · 2.6L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
MAZDA RX8 (2004, PETROL, 2615cc) — mileage recorded at 68,400. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2615cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Mazda Rx8 (R8 MOC) from 2004 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2021 and August 2025.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
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Common Problems: MAZDA RX8
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Low Compression and Hot-Start Failure(Serious)
Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter Damage(Moderate)
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill Corrosion(Serious)
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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