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A5 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,640 mi
Last recorded73,640 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,640 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

O/s/f tyre slightly perish cracked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

O/s/f tyre slightly perish cracked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,849 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 66,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,348 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,305 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE

BOTH OUTER SILLS STARTING TO GO RUSTY

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS STARTING TO GO RUSTY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT IN TREAD

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP GOING VERY RUSTY

Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,131 miles

front wiper blades smear. Drivers veiw of road ok.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,701 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 39,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,726 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 31,724 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,634 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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A5 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A5 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 A5 RXB registered?

A5 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is A5 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 RXB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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