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R8 XJW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 XJW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2018 93,019 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Please note vehicle has hot start issues.

Please note vehicle has severe localised corrosion on entire underside.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,003 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,545 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,843 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Fail 2 Nov 2012 89,843 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Oct 2011 80,853 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,996 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,452 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,654 miles

both front tyres low inner edges †osf tyre side wall damage

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 XJW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

R8 XJW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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