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W31 GOR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,576 mi
Last recorded82,576 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 GOR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 82,576 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2026 82,481 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2025 81,792 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 80,715 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 80,168 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 80,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 77,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,436 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has heavy build up of underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 72,365 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has heavy build up of underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 69,422 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside showing sign of cracked on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly loose

Pass 15 Feb 2015 64,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 61,771 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,843 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,223 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 50,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,548 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 43,548 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,522 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 34,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (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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W31 GOR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W31 GOR, 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 W31 GOR registered?

W31 GOR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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