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R13 WBB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests42 (34 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,639 mi
Last recorded70,639 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 WBB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

34 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 70,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2026 85,501 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 70,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 80,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 80,882 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2023 77,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 77,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam xenon lamp. Unable to PRS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,555 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 67,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 73,506 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 64,801 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 62,233 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 62,215 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak to engine

Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive misting around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 61,007 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear boxes splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked 225/40/18 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 58,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 58,700 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 56,614 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 56,611 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,324 miles

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

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

Offside 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 19 Jan 2017 53,051 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 44,282 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,504 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,497 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,607 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,002 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,095 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,550 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,120 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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R13 WBB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R13 WBB, 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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R13 WBB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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