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GF53 FJX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,314 mi
Last recorded66,314 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 FJX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 66,314 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 66,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,024 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 55,024 miles

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

All tyres - particularly rear nearside and front offside are on or close to limits

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,339 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 18 Oct 2007 47,885 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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GF53 FJX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GF53 FJX, 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 GF53 FJX registered?

GF53 FJX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is GF53 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 FJX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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