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R800 JBG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,700 mi
Last recorded23,700 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 JBG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 23,700 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 23,698 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 23,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 23,609 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 23,607 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 23,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 23,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 23,374 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,752 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 22,647 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 22,548 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 22,548 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 22,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 22,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear registration plate digits not of standard height and stroke width but both still legible

Fail 22 May 2014 22,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear registration plate digits not of standard height and stroke width but both still legible

Pass 22 May 2013 21,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2013 21,602 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2012 21,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 May 2011 20,197 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 20,015 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,180 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,014 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,538 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)

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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R800 JBG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R800 JBG, 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 R800 JBG registered?

R800 JBG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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The MOT history for R800 JBG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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