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X8 DWB

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 DWB
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 85,715 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 85,602 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)

Pass 19 May 2016 81,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,812 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,145 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 65,325 miles

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

O/F and N/F tyres wearing on the inner sides

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,495 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 19 Nov 2009 55,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 51,269 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,435 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 47,435 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 40,911 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 40,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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X8 DWB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X8 DWB, 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 X8 DWB registered?

X8 DWB is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is X8 DWB safe to buy?

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