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M800 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,128 mi
Last recorded27,128 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 27,128 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 27,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 24,955 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 21,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 17,695 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 17,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 15,704 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Management Lamp illuminated

Fail 6 Nov 2017 15,704 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Management Lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,388 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,610 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 11,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 9,940 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 8,180 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 1,942 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
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M800 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M800 RXB, 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 M800 RXB registered?

M800 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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