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R888 JST

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,251 mi
Last recorded91,251 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 JST
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 91,251 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges close to limit

engine warning light on

number 2 lamda sensor broken

Fail 21 May 2014 91,251 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges close to limit

engine warning light on

number 2 lamda sensor broken

Pass 14 May 2013 74,301 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 66,710 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 66,708 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 54,575 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,139 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,139 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,001 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 33,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 31,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,483 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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R888 JST 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 69.2%.

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 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 R888 JST, 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 R888 JST registered?

R888 JST is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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