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DA53 ZVL

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,994 mi
Last recorded58,994 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZVL
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 58,994 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,847 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 42,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,614 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,728 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZVL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA53 ZVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA53 ZVL registered?

DA53 ZVL is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is DA53 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 ZVL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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