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DV53 WKR

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,505 mi
Last recorded76,505 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,505 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

wear in discs and pads. surface corrosion in underbody. sill covers may be concealing rust.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,390 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,445 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,958 miles

Ignition lead off

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 19 Jan 2011 41,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,954 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,713 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 24,978 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 WKR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DV53 WKR, 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 WKR registered?

DV53 WKR is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is DV53 WKR safe to buy?

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