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DU53 BXR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,233 mi
Last recorded67,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BXR
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,233 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 66,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre stop light inop

corrosion starting on both sills

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,316 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 61,311 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2014 60,708 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 60,703 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,750 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 51,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 51,378 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,193 miles

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

slight exhaust blow on rear section joint

Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 308,265 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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DU53 BXR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU53 BXR, 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 DU53 BXR registered?

DU53 BXR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is DU53 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 BXR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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