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8 RX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,605 mi
Last recorded78,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 RX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,605 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,599 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre splitting in tread, o/s/r tyre splitting in tread, n/s/r tyre splitting in tread,

Pass 4 Dec 2015 78,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 78,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,556 miles

Engine Management light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,387 miles

Front tyres perishing

MIL on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,932 miles

Engine Management light on

Fail 8 Nov 2011 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant Light On

Engine Management light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,995 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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8 RX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 50,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 RX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8 RX registered?

8 RX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is 8 RX safe to buy?

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