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R8 TPD

2003 Mazda RX-8

White Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,333 mi
Last recorded86,333 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 TPD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 86,333 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,874 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,243 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,841 miles

offside front wiper ends split

Fail 17 Jan 2014 70,809 miles

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

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

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

offside front wiper ends split

Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,040 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,614 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,369 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,257 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,250 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode. †

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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R8 TPD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in White with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R8 TPD, 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 R8 TPD registered?

R8 TPD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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