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MH03 WDF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Grey Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,990 mi
Last recorded73,990 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH03 WDF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,990 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 73,990 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,990 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 72,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,925 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,136 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 68,136 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,629 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,365 miles

engine sump leaking oil

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,965 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,396 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 43,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,978 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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MH03 WDF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Grey with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH03 WDF, 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 MH03 WDF registered?

MH03 WDF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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