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FB53 FLM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,623 mi
Last recorded55,623 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FLM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r tyre splitting on outer sidewall

Fail 28 Sep 2012 55,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r tyre splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2011 52,172 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 11 May 2010 48,795 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 May 2009 42,792 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 16 May 2008 37,131 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 15 May 2008 37,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,708 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,921 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 21,919 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre side wall damaged[outer]

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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FB53 FLM 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 70%.

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 FB53 FLM, 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 FB53 FLM registered?

FB53 FLM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is FB53 FLM safe to buy?

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