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ET03 VBK

2003 Mazda RX8

Yellow Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,488 mi
Last recorded80,488 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 May 2015 80,488 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,344 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,903 miles

offside front tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,763 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 71,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2008 68,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,583 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,728 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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ET03 VBK is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Yellow with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET03 VBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET03 VBK registered?

ET03 VBK is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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