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DF53 MXC

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,021 mi
Last recorded75,021 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MXC
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 75,021 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 75,021 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 74,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,044 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limits (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,089 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 51,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 48,567 miles

both front tytes wearing on edges

front pads low

Pass 16 May 2013 44,619 miles

damage to o/s/r of sill

engine warning light illuminated

o/s/r brake slightly binding

water ingress into rear light units

Pass 21 May 2012 36,375 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 29,270 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 26,858 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 18 May 2009 24,498 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,546 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
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DF53 MXC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF53 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

DF53 MXC is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is DF53 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 MXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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