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R88 SJL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,000 mi
Last recorded49,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 SJL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 49,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear ( both sides ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion ( all over )

Fail 15 Aug 2019 48,975 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded and pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

n/s/r lamp misted up

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 42,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly agecracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroding in places

exhaust corroding in places

front brakes slightly binding

heavy rusting on underbody and suspension

n/s/r tyre tread low

slight runout on front brakes

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on exhaust

rear tyre treads getting low in places

rusting on underbody and suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy rusting on underbody and suspension

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 37,801 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy rusting on underbody and suspension

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,998 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rusting on underbody and suspension

Fail 3 Mar 2011 35,998 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,924 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

discs corroding in places

Fail 11 Feb 2010 32,924 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

discs corroding in places

Fail 4 Dec 2008 29,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,432 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 25,529 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 20,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 20,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
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R88 SJL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R88 SJL, 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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R88 SJL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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