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J17 RBW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,920 mi
Last recorded50,920 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 RBW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 50,920 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,725 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 49,680 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,205 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2011 44,431 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,336 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 39,894 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J17 RBW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J17 RBW, 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 J17 RBW registered?

J17 RBW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is J17 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 RBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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