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H8 EJP

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,380 mi
Last recorded49,380 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 EJP
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

plastic outer sill covers fitted over both o/s & n/s rear outer sills

Fail 30 Jan 2014 49,380 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

plastic outer sill covers fitted over both o/s & n/s rear outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,326 miles

eml light on

Fail 17 Jan 2013 49,314 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,504 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 48,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,319 miles

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,632 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,792 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,832 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,332 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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H8 EJP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H8 EJP, 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 H8 EJP registered?

H8 EJP is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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