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DV53 WHW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,650 mi
Last recorded80,650 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WHW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2012 80,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,650 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
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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DV53 WHW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DV53 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

DV53 WHW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is DV53 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 WHW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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