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CV53 ZUD

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,133 mi
Last recorded45,133 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZUD
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,098 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 58,017 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 29,953 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,904 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 26,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE AS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

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

O/S/R LAMP AS WATER IN IT

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,177 miles

damage on sidewall of o/s/r tyre not reaching cords

Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,616 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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CV53 ZUD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV53 ZUD, 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 CV53 ZUD registered?

CV53 ZUD is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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