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B6 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,836 mi
Last recorded71,836 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,836 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 71,761 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,565 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 71,565 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,200 miles

Front 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 29 Nov 2012 68,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

engine management light stays illuminated on dash.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 68,723 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

engine management light stays illuminated on dash.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,097 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

all tyres on maximum limits. [further attention required immediately]

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,574 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

nearside front and both rear tyres has nails in tread

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2010 61,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracked in tread

nearside front and both rear tyres has nails in tread

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,342 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,760 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

oil level warning light came on during road test

Fail 3 Sep 2008 50,760 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

oil level warning light came on during road test

Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,782 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
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B6 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B6 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 B6 RXB registered?

B6 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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