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BJ53 UYO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,917 mi
Last recorded92,917 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UYO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,039 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,890 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2015 84,876 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,742 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 95,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,138 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 62,399 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 45,477 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,101 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 27,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres 5/1.6mm

Pass 27 Nov 2006 10,789 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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BJ53 UYO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver 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 BJ53 UYO, 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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BJ53 UYO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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