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CM02 HOT

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM02 HOT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 85,154 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 83,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front outer sills corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2012 107,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 98,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 90,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,992 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 78,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 45,205 miles

front brake pads very low.

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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CM02 HOT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CM02 HOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CM02 HOT registered?

CM02 HOT is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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