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FB53 GOU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,682 mi
Last recorded69,682 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GOU
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 69,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 62,045 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 62,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 56,281 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 48,918 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 48,918 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 40,216 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 34,846 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2010 29,299 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 20,060 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 20,053 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,282 miles

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 Dec 2007 15,735 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 11,596 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 GOU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

FB53 GOU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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