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T26 RXB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,726 mi
Last recorded51,726 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 RXB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 51,726 miles

wipers

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 43,127 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,127 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,177 miles

coolant warning lamp on

cut in n/s rear tyre inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

front reg plate holder has slight movement though reg plate secure at time of test

front wipers starting to split

headlamp auto levelling system indicating fault

Fail 2 Feb 2012 37,177 miles

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

coolant warning lamp on

cut in n/s rear tyre inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

front reg plate holder has slight movement though reg plate secure at time of test

front wipers starting to split

headlamp auto levelling system indicating fault

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,539 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,566 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 25,357 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,307 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 14,073 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 10,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 9,030 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 9,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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T26 RXB 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 66.7%.

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 T26 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T26 RXB registered?

T26 RXB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is T26 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T26 RXB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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