2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · K80 JBS
2004 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 28,622 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K80 JBS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2025
- 28,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K80 JBS 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 (K80 JBS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
K80 JBS Mileage History
- 21/09/202226,847 mi
- 26/09/202327,534 mi+687 mi
- 09/09/202428,183 mi+649 mi
- 30/09/202528,622 mi+439 mi
Average of roughly 587 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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