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CF53 BUJ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,558 mi
Last recorded67,558 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BUJ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,558 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 67,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,036 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 53,036 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 52,063 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,063 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,347 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,347 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,018 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 47,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,271 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,578 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 42,568 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,605 miles

oil light came on while taking vehicle out of workshop

Fail 13 Mar 2010 40,604 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil light came on while taking vehicle out of workshop

Pass 28 Nov 2008 38,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,997 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,140 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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CF53 BUJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF53 BUJ, 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 CF53 BUJ registered?

CF53 BUJ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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