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CT53 LDV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,552 mi
Last recorded71,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LDV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,082 miles

front brake pads getting thin

rear brake pads getting thin

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,082 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting thin

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 8 Feb 2014 60,613 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,354 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,008 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 49,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,468 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,634 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,522 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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CT53 LDV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CT53 LDV, 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 CT53 LDV registered?

CT53 LDV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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