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RX03 MAZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,139 mi
Last recorded38,139 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 MAZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 37,353 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 37,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,356 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,619 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,693 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Catalytic convertor broken up, and is rattling in exhaust pipe

Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,482 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 33,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 32,383 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 32,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,535 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,793 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,585 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,079 miles

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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RX03 MAZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 RX03 MAZ, 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 RX03 MAZ registered?

RX03 MAZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is RX03 MAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 MAZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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