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T2 RXX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Green Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,164 mi
Last recorded61,164 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 RXX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 61,164 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in screen

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2025 60,481 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2024 59,592 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 58,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 57,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 56,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,686 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,104 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,913 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 51,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,104 miles

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,847 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,616 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,533 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,242 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 13,544 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 12,108 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 12,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting 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
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T2 RXX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Green with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T2 RXX, 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 T2 RXX registered?

T2 RXX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is T2 RXX safe to buy?

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