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HY03 JZA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,321 mi
Last recorded43,321 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 JZA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 43,321 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,097 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,192 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 41,190 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,554 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 25,682 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 25,604 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 7,350 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 26 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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HY03 JZA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY03 JZA, 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 HY03 JZA registered?

HY03 JZA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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