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N12 HEW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,375 mi
Last recorded48,375 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 HEW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,375 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 48,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 48,269 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,231 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 48,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 48,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 48,070 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 48,023 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 47,849 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,633 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 46,791 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 46,553 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 45,788 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 45,028 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,133 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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N12 HEW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N12 HEW, 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 N12 HEW registered?

N12 HEW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is N12 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 HEW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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