2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · H8 EHD
2004 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 73,087 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H8 EHD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2022
- 73,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H8 EHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx-8 (H8 EHD) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
H8 EHD Mileage History
- 12/11/202170,278 mi
- 29/11/202170,302 mi+24 mi
- 25/11/202273,073 mi+2,771 mi
- 25/11/202273,087 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,715 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
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 DamageModerate
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 CorrosionSerious
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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