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MAZ 8537

2003 Mazda RX-8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,706 mi
Last recorded39,706 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8537
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,706 miles

srs system lamp not illuminating when ignition cycled

Fail 17 Oct 2013 39,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R Tyre low on pressure

Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,060 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,591 miles

Both Rear Brake Disc's are slightly pitted

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 8,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 6,854 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 8,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 6,816 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 439 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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MAZ 8537 is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MAZ 8537, 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 MAZ 8537 registered?

MAZ 8537 is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is MAZ 8537 safe to buy?

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