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W17 SEH

2003 Mazda RX-8

Yellow Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,252 mi
Last recorded83,252 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 SEH
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 83,252 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,473 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,431 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,292 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,818 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 67,818 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,226 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 63,226 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,131 miles

front brake low rear disc slight rust rear pads low

Fail 23 Feb 2007 43,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,118 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
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W17 SEH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Yellow with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W17 SEH, 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 W17 SEH registered?

W17 SEH is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is W17 SEH safe to buy?

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