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FB53 FSA

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,123 mi
Last recorded53,123 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FSA
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,979 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,911 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 37,349 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,029 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 35,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,560 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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FB53 FSA 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 100%.

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 FB53 FSA, 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 FSA registered?

FB53 FSA is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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