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A9 BGW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,410 mi
Last recorded46,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BGW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 46,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

assisted steering weak on left hand lock

various heavy surface on underside and suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2024 45,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park brake efficiency only just meets requirements.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under side has slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,369 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 41,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,092 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,555 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,885 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,011 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2016 28,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,948 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 27,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,169 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread on inner edge

slight corrosion on inside edges of all brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,688 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,270 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 23,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,204 miles

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 11 Dec 2006 14,865 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 14,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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A9 BGW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 A9 BGW, 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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A9 BGW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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