MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor link broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor link broken (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/sill return not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill/sill return not fully welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe vehicle heavily corroded
sill trims fitted obscuring some components
slight play in lower steering uj
under side off vehicle heavily corroded
corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills
parking brake efficiency poor 19%
slight play in bottom steering u/j
slight play in o/s/f link pin
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
corrosion not through all skins inner + outer sills
parking brake efficiency poor 19%
slight play in bottom steering u/j
slight play in o/s/f link pin
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
both front tyres going bald on inner edge + close to limit
n/s/r tyre on limit
o/s/r tyre close to limit
rear outer sills covered
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise both outer sills rusty
advise both rear floor pans/chassis and inner archs rusty
advise condensation in o/s/r light
advise exhaust rusty in places
advise sill covers
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise both outer sills rusty
advise both rear floor pans/chassis and inner archs rusty
advise condensation in o/s/r light
advise exhaust rusty in places
advise sill covers
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall 225/45/18
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall 225/45/18
Both front and both rear antiroll bar link rubbers slightly perished
some condensation n/s/r light unit
both rear discs corroded iner facses
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?
Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FY53 NFU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FY53 NFU, 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
How do I check the history of FY53 NFU?
You can check the full history of FY53 NFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FY53 NFU registered?
FY53 NFU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is FY53 NFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY53 NFU shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FY53 NFU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY53 NFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.