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FP53 ZLZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,670 mi
Last recorded96,670 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZLZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,670 miles

coolant light on

eml on

marks to windscreen

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight wheel bearing/road noise

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,623 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

chip in windscreen

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

slight play to rear anti roll bar bush

Fail 19 Mar 2015 92,607 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

chip in windscreen

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

slight play to rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,182 miles

chip in windscreen

warning light staying on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 88,170 miles

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

chip in windscreen

warning light staying on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 86,614 miles

3 rd stop light not working

front brake slight fluctuating

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,456 miles

chip in windscreen

rear tyres low

Fail 9 Feb 2012 84,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in windscreen

rear tyres low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 72,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 65,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,634 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,114 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 ZLZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP53 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?

FP53 ZLZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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