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G8 YMM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

15,721 mi
Last recorded15,721 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 YMM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 15,721 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2024 15,482 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2023 15,319 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 14,930 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 14,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 14,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 14,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 13,935 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 13,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 12,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 8,169 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 6,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 5,789 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 5,122 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 5,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 4,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 4,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 3,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 3,764 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 3,221 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 3,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 2,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 2,699 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G8 YMM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G8 YMM, 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 G8 YMM registered?

G8 YMM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is G8 YMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 YMM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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