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FY53 UKO

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UKO
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,000 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,582 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 55,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 52,336 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 48,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2007 38,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,079 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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FY53 UKO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKO, 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 FY53 UKO registered?

FY53 UKO is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is FY53 UKO safe to buy?

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