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FP53 ZDM

2003 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,605 mi
Last recorded97,605 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZDM
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 97,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,486 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,030 miles

Cat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,506 miles

surface corrosion to chassis, members and suspension compnents

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,150 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 94,102 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 89,894 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)

corrosion to all four brake discs.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 89,891 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

corrosion to all four brake discs.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 84,913 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 20 Nov 2008 70,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Various areas of surface corrosion present at rear of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,396 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 54,281 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 48,765 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 48,764 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 45,137 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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FP53 ZDM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP53 ZDM, 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 FP53 ZDM registered?

FP53 ZDM is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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