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A4 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,122 mi
Last recorded72,122 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,122 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 72,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,017 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 56,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,969 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,655 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,655 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,133 miles

when entering the details onto the VTS device it noted that the DVLA have teh incorrect VIN number logged. their version has a D on the end. Advise contacting the DVLA and getting it altered.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,784 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,450 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 27,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,127 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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A4 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 RXB, 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 A4 RXB registered?

A4 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is A4 RXB safe to buy?

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