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J222 DLS

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,007 mi
Last recorded50,007 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 DLS
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 50,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,660 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 47,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,858 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 45,827 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,861 miles

rear number plate lights red

Fail 24 Jun 2010 43,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate lights red

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,811 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 22,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 12,820 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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J222 DLS 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J222 DLS, 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 J222 DLS registered?

J222 DLS is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is J222 DLS safe to buy?

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