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R80 TOR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,124 mi
Last recorded103,124 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 TOR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,124 miles

under vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,759 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,112 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,191 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 99,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 96,153 miles

Offside Front Outer O/S/F TYRE PERISHING AND WEARING OUT FROM THE OUTER

Offside Rear Tyre close to 1.6

Fail 27 Oct 2017 96,144 miles

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer O/S/F TYRE PERISHING AND WEARING OUT FROM THE OUTER

Offside Rear Tyre close to 1.6

Pass 22 Oct 2016 94,406 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,372 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,735 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 88,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2013 84,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 82,332 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 78,920 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,234 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,896 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 61,642 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,773 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,442 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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R80 TOR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R80 TOR, 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 R80 TOR registered?

R80 TOR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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