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V10 ASM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,358 mi
Last recorded102,358 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 ASM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 102,358 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 101,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 99,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 99,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 97,462 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2022 97,457 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 97,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sill's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,181 miles

exhaust shield deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,724 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 93,689 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 91,660 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 89,807 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some components.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 May 2017 89,800 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some components.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2016 86,898 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine side components

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 30 Apr 2016 86,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine side components

oil leak

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,183 miles

both rear tyres starting to cracked up

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

rear tyres worn

Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Aug 2012 71,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 60,435 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 60,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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 12 May 2009 52,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 52,428 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

offside front tyre getting bold on the edge

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

Pass 29 May 2008 36,061 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,905 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,905 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,501 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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V10 ASM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V10 ASM, 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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V10 ASM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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