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DB03 RXB

2004 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,392 mi
Last recorded58,392 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,392 miles

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

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

underbody general corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2025 58,392 miles

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

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

underbody general corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 53,720 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills within 30 cm of sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 53,720 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills within 30 cm of sub frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 53,632 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering column attachment defective bolt snapped lower uj (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear lights condensation

Pass 21 May 2019 53,352 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 53,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,340 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,547 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,994 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,555 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,277 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,728 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,090 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 27,090 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,274 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DB03 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 50,944 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 DB03 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 22 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 DB03 RXB registered?

DB03 RXB is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for DB03 RXB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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