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RX03 FAB

2011 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,731 mi
Last recorded64,731 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda RX-842,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 FAB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 64,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm ran off inner edge and has a split in inner sidewall [cant see how deep] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm[split and perished in tread ] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,882 miles

Rear general surface rust on suspension/subframe

Fail 3 Feb 2022 53,878 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear general surface rust on suspension/subframe

Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2021 53,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2020 49,746 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 45,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 38,648 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion to braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion to braking surface (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,793 miles

rear brake discs inner surface corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 27,306 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 27,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 24,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RX03 FAB is a 2011 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 42,024 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 RX03 FAB, 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 15 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX03 FAB registered?

RX03 FAB is a 2011 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 February 2011.

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