2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · KB53 KLX
2004 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 40,008 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2016. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Dec 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KB53 KLX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2015
- 40,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB53 KLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx-8 (KB53 KLX) between January 2007 and September 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
KB53 KLX Mileage History
- 09/01/20075,850 mi
- 24/01/20086,649 mi+799 mi
- 13/01/20097,836 mi+1,187 mi
- 11/02/20109,540 mi+1,704 mi
- 11/02/20109,540 mi
- 02/02/201111,165 mi+1,625 mi
- 17/01/201213,024 mi+1,859 mi
- 13/08/201217,578 mi+4,554 mi
- 09/08/201330,001 mi+12,423 mi
- 23/08/201434,815 mi+4,814 mi
- 05/09/201540,008 mi+5,193 mi
Average of roughly 3,947 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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