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N10 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,585 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 83,584 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill panel at bottom of rear wheel arch below rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill panel below rear wheel arch below rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering feels heavy when turning left and right

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,213 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted facings (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted facings (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted facings (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted facings (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,133 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,133 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,551 miles

engine management light on

Fail 24 Sep 2014 67,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2013 52,828 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 52,806 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 51,544 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,988 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,351 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 43,351 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,023 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 39,023 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,177 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

cut in side wall n/s/r tyre

slight oil leak prop seal to gear box

Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,115 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 29,115 miles

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

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

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

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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N10 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N10 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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N10 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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