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R88 JJW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,593 mi
Last recorded33,593 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 JJW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 33,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 32,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 31,727 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 31,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,870 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,430 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 27,339 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 27,339 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,008 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,825 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,114 miles

Both front wiper blades split !

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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R88 JJW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R88 JJW, 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 R88 JJW registered?

R88 JJW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is R88 JJW safe to buy?

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