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GF53 RMZ

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,432 mi
Last recorded90,432 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 RMZ
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 90,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

N/S & O/S INNER SILL CORODED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

N/S & O/S INNER SILL CORODED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 79,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,172 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear clamp heavily corroded

front brake discs worn and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges and sidewalls perished

Fail 31 May 2012 58,172 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear clamp heavily corroded

front brake discs worn and rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn on inner edges and sidewalls perished

Pass 3 May 2011 56,708 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 52,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,960 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 38,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,689 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 RMZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RMZ, 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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GF53 RMZ is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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