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FP53 ZMV

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,464 mi
Last recorded90,464 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ZMV
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,464 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2015 82,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,092 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,941 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 63,941 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,226 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 55,152 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 49,139 miles

Water in near side rear lamp.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 49,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Water in near side rear lamp.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,780 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
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FP53 ZMV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP53 ZMV registered?

FP53 ZMV is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is FP53 ZMV safe to buy?

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