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W22 WRX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,241 mi
Last recorded77,241 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 WRX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 77,241 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 77,241 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

lamda sensor loose in exhaust

traction control and DSC warning light on

Pass 20 May 2011 73,028 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

BOTH REAR TYRES HAS CUTS ON OUTER WALL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON INNER WALL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP DETERIORATED

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

Fail 20 May 2011 73,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS GOING RUSTY

BOTH REAR TYRES HAS CUTS ON OUTER WALL

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON INNER WALL

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP DETERIORATED

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,883 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,181 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,751 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 27,902 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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W22 WRX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W22 WRX, 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 W22 WRX registered?

W22 WRX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is W22 WRX safe to buy?

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