MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both side members becoming corroded
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)
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)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outter sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
both front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on inner edges
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?
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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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