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DV53 RXU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 RXU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Nov 2014 73,474 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,984 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,259 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,938 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,742 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,677 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,851 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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DV53 RXU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DV53 RXU, 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 DV53 RXU registered?

DV53 RXU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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