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DA53 FWW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,038 mi
Last recorded64,038 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FWW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,038 miles

Corrosion to rear nearside and offside brake discs.

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)

corrosion to front and rear sub-frames and suspension components.

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,034 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

corrosion to front and rear brake disc,s.

corrosion to front and rear sub-frames and suspension components.

corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 May 2013 63,281 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,731 miles

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

advise exhaust corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,057 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,735 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,134 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 38,070 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,088 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 29,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DA53 FWW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DA53 FWW, 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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DA53 FWW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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