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Mazda RX-8 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
64.7% pass rate
from 167 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda RX-8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 15% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 15% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.2% fail on Emission control equipment (17 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Catalytic converter (24 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.60% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 7.8% fail on Brakes
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.60% fail on Position lamp
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.60% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.60% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.60% fail on Washers
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.60% fail on Chassis
      • 0.60% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.60% fail on Seats
      • 0.60% fail on Driver's seat
  • 3.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.60% fail on Steering
    • 0.60% fail on Steering wheel

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