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S2 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,284 mi
Last recorded79,284 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 79,284 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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,363 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 73,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,329 miles

chips in screen

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,322 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

chips in screen

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,867 miles

nearside rear antiroll bar drop link slightly worn joints

offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2009 59,775 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,219 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,245 miles

nearside front tyre getting low outer egde

nearside rear tyre getting low [ middle]

offside rear tyre getting low [middle]

rear pads getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2006 35,430 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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S2 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S2 RXB, 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 S2 RXB registered?

S2 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is S2 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 RXB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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