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S100 LPH

2003 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,622 mi
Last recorded51,622 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 LPH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,622 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 51,574 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flex hose not bolted on (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 48,662 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underneath and both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engne covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 48,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion all underneath and both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engne covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,650 miles

both front tyres wearing low

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 45,512 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,126 miles

chassis corroded

oil leak

various suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 42,056 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

chassis corroded

oil leak

various suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,008 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,767 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,339 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,069 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 26,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing at inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,697 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 13,995 miles

both front tyres & offside rear tread starting to crack

some fluctuation & imbalance front brakes.

Pass 7 Dec 2006 9,981 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Fail 5 Dec 2006 9,960 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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S100 LPH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S100 LPH, 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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S100 LPH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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