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PR03 ZXO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,172 mi
Last recorded57,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR03 ZXO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 57,172 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 97,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 96,721 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both outer fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front inner discs slightly corroded.

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Fail 21 Mar 2022 92,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both outer fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front inner discs slightly corroded.

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2022 92,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 89,121 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,074 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion and outer sill's (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 78,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 74,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2014 68,503 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 68,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 62,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,661 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 53,661 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,039 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,315 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,483 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 34,035 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 33,429 miles

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

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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PR03 ZXO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PR03 ZXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PR03 ZXO registered?

PR03 ZXO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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