2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · KL04 BVM
2004 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 90,025 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL04 BVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 90,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL04 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mazda Rx-8 (KL04 BVM) between December 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KL04 BVM Mileage History
- 20/12/202282,327 mi
- 07/02/202382,396 mi+69 mi
- 10/02/202377,441 mi-4,955 mi
- 23/02/202382,400 mi+4,959 mi
- 23/02/202490,025 mi+7,625 mi
Average of roughly 6,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Poor
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- Low Compression and Hot-Start FailureSerious
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- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
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