2003 Mazda RX-8 2.6L Petrol · WF53 OSO
2003 Mazda RX-8 (2.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 54,883 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA RX-8
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF53 OSO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2023
- 54,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF53 OSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Rx-8 (WF53 OSO) between September 2023 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda RX-8
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.
- Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter DamageModerate
Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.
- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.
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