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R300 MPC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,551 mi
Last recorded80,551 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 MPC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

all four tyres starting to perish/crack

Fail 20 Aug 2021 80,548 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

all four tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,367 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner and outer sills are deteriorated/corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,827 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,821 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 75,250 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 72,552 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

rear discs pitted

underside corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,051 miles

Condension in nearside rear light

Corrosion to rear subframe and fixings

Front brake pads getting low

Pitting and corrosion to front brake disc's

Pitting and corrosion to rear brake disc's

Pass 29 Jan 2011 63,146 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,198 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 62,186 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,533 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,598 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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R300 MPC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R300 MPC, 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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R300 MPC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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