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DV53 WHF

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WHF
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 84,221 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,357 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,652 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,614 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 66,976 miles

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

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

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

inner sills rear corners rusting

Fail 26 May 2010 66,975 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

inner sills rear corners rusting

Pass 27 May 2009 59,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 59,136 miles

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

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

advise front wipers split and slightly smearing

advise near side front tyre tread low {2mm}

advise off side front tyre starting to feather

advise only to front brake pads approx just below half way

advise only to front washer aims low

advise rear brake pads low

advise rear exhaust clamp corroded

advise rear shocker starting to leak

advise security of front number plate

Pass 23 Feb 2008 46,954 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,681 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DV53 WHF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WHF, 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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DV53 WHF is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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