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FA53 BZY

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,550 mi
Last recorded47,550 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 BZY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,550 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 47,548 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,240 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,675 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,404 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 36,404 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,688 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 26,688 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,470 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 18,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FA53 BZY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FA53 BZY, 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 FA53 BZY registered?

FA53 BZY is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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