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M9 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,092 mi
Last recorded64,092 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,092 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,813 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread on inside edge

Fail 25 Aug 2015 58,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread on inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,881 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,340 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,265 miles

Nearside Rear 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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M9 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M9 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 M9 RXB registered?

M9 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is M9 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 RXB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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