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CU53 UZD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,337 mi
Last recorded110,337 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UZD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,337 miles

oil leak from sump

various underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2014 110,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

oil leak from sump

various underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,251 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 102,343 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 102,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread offside smooth

offside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall

rear brakes pull to nearside

sl;ight binding of rear brakes

Pass 7 Dec 2011 94,049 miles

exhaust system rusted rear clamp very rusted

nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

offside front tyre has small cracks on inner sidewall

rear brakes binding

Fail 6 Dec 2011 94,041 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

exhaust system rusted rear clamp very rusted

nearside front tyre has small cut on inner sidewall

offside front tyre has small cracks on inner sidewall

rear brakes binding

Fail 3 Dec 2010 82,155 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

high stop not working

Pass 3 Dec 2010 82,155 miles

high stop not working

Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,478 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 66,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,468 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear discs pitted and rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2008 43,468 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear discs pitted and rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2007 31,502 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,502 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 26,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CU53 UZD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CU53 UZD, 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 CU53 UZD registered?

CU53 UZD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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