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R800 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,085 mi
Last recorded81,085 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,085 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 81,085 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,676 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brakes 24% out of balance

Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 58,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,274 miles

front tyres uneven wear keep check

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,641 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 47,641 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 42,917 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 42,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,375 miles

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 28 Dec 2006 31,052 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 31,052 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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R800 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

R800 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is R800 RXB safe to buy?

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