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RG03 BVY

2003 Mazda RX8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,298 mi
Last recorded36,298 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX840,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 BVY
MakeMazda
ModelRX8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,298 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 35,951 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 35,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 12,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 11,164 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2013 6,130 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 6,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 716 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 283 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 10 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX8?

Based on 3,515 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,795
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 87
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 70
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RG03 BVY is a 2003 Mazda RX8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 40,380 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 RX8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 183 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG03 BVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RG03 BVY registered?

RG03 BVY is a 2003 Mazda RX8, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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