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GJ53 WKW

2003 Mazda RX-8

Silver Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,878 mi
Last recorded53,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WKW
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,878 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,079 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 46,073 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 43,913 miles

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

eml on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,945 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 39,944 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,536 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,198 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 32,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,653 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicator

Pass 15 Oct 2006 17,236 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
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GJ53 WKW 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 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 GJ53 WKW, 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 GJ53 WKW registered?

GJ53 WKW is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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