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PA03 GZW

2003 Mazda RX8

Blue Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,933 mi
Last recorded49,933 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 GZW
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,933 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 49,812 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 49,573 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)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 49,214 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)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. N/S/F 215/35/18 O/S/F 225/40/18 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,450 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 32,430 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 25,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 23,651 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 19,922 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 9,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 7,680 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 5,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 7,661 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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PA03 GZW is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Blue with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,380 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PA03 GZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PA03 GZW is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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