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DF53 CXM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,398 mi
Last recorded64,398 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CXM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,673 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 54,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,460 miles

n/s/f tyre,outer sidewall slightly nicked n/s/r tyre,outer sidewall slightly nicked

Fail 25 Nov 2008 50,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre,outer sidewall slightly nicked n/s/r tyre,outer sidewall slightly nicked

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,010 miles

1-gouge in n/s/f tyre(not deep)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,619 miles

Front brake pads worn low

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)

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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DF53 CXM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF53 CXM, 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 DF53 CXM registered?

DF53 CXM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is DF53 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 CXM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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