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GF53 RNU

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,665 mi
Last recorded55,665 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 55,665 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre on the legal limit o 1.6 mm

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,417 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,575 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 15 Nov 2012 40,575 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2011
Fail 16 Nov 2011 31,731 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 31,675 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,024 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,021 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,989 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 RNU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Silver with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RNU, 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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What year was GF53 RNU registered?

GF53 RNU is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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