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CN53 VHG

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,302 mi
Last recorded71,302 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VHG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,302 miles

front tyres inner shoulders worn

Fail 17 Mar 2017 71,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front tyres inner shoulders worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

high level stop lamp inop

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2016 69,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

high level stop lamp inop

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,880 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,880 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,754 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,349 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear back box pipe clamp corroded away

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,349 miles

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

exhaust rear back box pipe clamp corroded away

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,017 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,561 miles

Both front tyres showing slight wear on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,330 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,181 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,730 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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CN53 VHG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CN53 VHG, 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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CN53 VHG is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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