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S9 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,630 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 72,630 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,900 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,784 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 71,449 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,835 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,480 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

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

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

rear headlight leveling sensor broken off rear suspension fixing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 67,480 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

rear headlight leveling sensor broken off rear suspension fixing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,855 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light displayed

Fail 18 Oct 2010 60,831 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light displayed

Fail 13 Oct 2009 52,430 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,430 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,678 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,859 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 45,859 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,522 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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S9 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S9 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 S9 RXB registered?

S9 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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