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CP53 NUC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,939 mi
Last recorded52,939 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NUC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,939 miles

Exhaust rear u-clamp corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 rear Tyre has cut in outer sidewall, but not deep enough to expose inner cord

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,437 miles

light scoring o/s/f brake discs

Fail 30 Aug 2011 46,437 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

light scoring o/s/f brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,795 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,009 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,320 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,368 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,916 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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CP53 NUC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 CP53 NUC, 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 CP53 NUC registered?

CP53 NUC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is CP53 NUC safe to buy?

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