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A6 SBJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,114 mi
Last recorded109,114 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SBJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,114 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 109,058 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 108,972 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure Seat base loose (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All of rear suspension corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp washers inop

Nearside Front Caliper has slight play in sliders

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Caliper has slight play in sliders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both side members becoming corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,076 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 104,076 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,080 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 102,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,102 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,725 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 84,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,506 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,291 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 69,571 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 69,571 miles

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

Front Pads low

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,072 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 51,072 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,570 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,192 miles

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)

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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A6 SBJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A6 SBJ, 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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A6 SBJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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