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GJ53 WML

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,767 mi
Last recorded89,767 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 WML
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 89,767 miles

Eml light on

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Eml light on

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 85,341 miles

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

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault in the system

front wipers split at ends but still clear the screen

oil leaking from engine and gearbox

Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,858 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 80,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light stays on dash

small hole in rear exhaust box

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,586 miles

rear exhaust section in poor condition

surface rust to rear closeing panels

Fail 9 Jan 2014 76,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake disc's in poor condition

rear exhaust section in poor condition

surface rust to rear closeing panels

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,120 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 71,114 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 65,225 miles

n/s a o/s rear outer floors light corosion

Fail 24 Nov 2011 65,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s a o/s rear outer floors light corosion

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,103 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades starting to split

Fail 19 Nov 2009 53,103 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside and nearside wiper blades starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,158 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,862 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 25,831 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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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GJ53 WML is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJ53 WML, 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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GJ53 WML is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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