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S99 PMK

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 PMK
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 60,278 miles

front and rear pads wearing thin

slight wear in offside front link pin

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,883 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,909 miles

Both front wheels buckled slightly.Advise replacement.

Monitor both rear tyres.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 47,909 miles

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

Both front wheels buckled slightly.Advise replacement.

Monitor both rear tyres.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 36,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S99 PMK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S99 PMK, 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 S99 PMK registered?

S99 PMK is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is S99 PMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 PMK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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